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GR53 EWD

2004 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,161 mi
Last recorded82,161 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 EWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 82,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 80,221 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill Panel Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill Panel Corroded & Weakened (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked & Deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Worn Smooth On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill Panel Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill Panel Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 80,221 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill Panel Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill Panel Corroded & Weakened (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked & Deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Worn Smooth On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill Panel Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill Panel Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 78,844 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 78,844 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 76,815 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 75,282 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 75,282 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 73,893 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front headlamp adjuster intermittant

Pass 22 Jan 2020 72,797 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 72,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 70,566 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 70,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 68,252 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 68,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 65,751 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 63,091 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 63,091 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 59,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 55,483 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Jan 2013 51,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 51,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 47,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 47,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Jan 2011 43,783 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 40,060 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 40,060 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 35,047 miles

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

wiper blades split

Pass 3 Jan 2008 29,969 miles

Front wiperblades starting to split on ends

Pass 15 Jan 2007 25,962 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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GR53 EWD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 58,776 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GR53 EWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GR53 EWD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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