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GV53 JVN

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,531 mi
Last recorded99,531 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 JVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 99,531 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre's perished

Fail 3 Jan 2017 99,531 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount bearing (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre's perished

Pass 7 Jan 2016 88,642 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

high level stop not working possibly disconnected

Fail 2 Jan 2016 88,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

high level stop not working possibly disconnected

Pass 9 Jan 2015 76,715 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 76,507 miles

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

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

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

near side front tyre worn on edge

Fail 16 Dec 2013 66,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front inner pads look low

Pass 16 Dec 2013 66,881 miles

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

front inner pads look low

Pass 7 Jan 2013 61,715 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

n/s rear bump stop missing

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 3 Jan 2013 61,609 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

n/s rear bump stop missing

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 20 Dec 2011 55,743 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 55,743 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

front pads look low

n/s/r bumpstop missing

water ingress in headlamps

Pass 16 Dec 2010 50,139 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 44,160 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Pass 29 Dec 2008 37,620 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 37,616 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 31,324 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 25,194 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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GV53 JVN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GV53 JVN, 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 GV53 JVN registered?

GV53 JVN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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