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GR53 EXG

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,784 mi
Last recorded90,784 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 EXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 90,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 90,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 84,597 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2015 84,597 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ns number plate lamp cover missing

Pass 4 Feb 2014 78,939 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 75,144 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 75,144 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 71,312 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear back box is deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2012 71,312 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear back box is deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2011 67,614 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 62,291 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 62,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,456 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,168 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 30,469 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 30,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 EXG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EXG, 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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What year was GR53 EXG registered?

GR53 EXG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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