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GR53 EWH

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,419 mi
Last recorded86,419 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 EWH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 86,419 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inner faces rust lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 86,419 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inner faces rust lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 79,380 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 75,112 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 71,560 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 68,704 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 61,538 miles

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 27 Jan 2014 52,287 miles

rear silencer box badly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2013 41,264 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 30,245 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 27,033 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 27,033 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 24,351 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

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

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

wiper blades split

Fail 26 Jan 2010 24,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

wiper blades split

Pass 27 Jan 2009 21,266 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

nearside front tyre depth low on outer edge

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

slight corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 15 Jan 2008 17,789 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 14,194 miles

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 EWH is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EWH, 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 EWH is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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