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GU53 OZR

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,183 mi
Last recorded92,183 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 OZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 92,183 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 92,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken missing (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2016 85,290 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 77,713 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 21 Jan 2015 77,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 24 Jan 2014 75,541 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 75,534 miles

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

exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 20 Jan 2014 75,534 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2013 73,894 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 73,894 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 70,479 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 70,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre badley perished

Pass 14 Jun 2011 65,214 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 65,213 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 60,446 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 60,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 54,251 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 54,251 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 41,717 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 41,717 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 31,422 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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GU53 OZR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GU53 OZR, 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 GU53 OZR registered?

GU53 OZR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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