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GX53 VGF

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,594 mi
Last recorded116,594 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 VGF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 116,594 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 116,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 108,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre micro cracking side wall

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre micro cracking side wall

Pass 5 Oct 2015 101,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 101,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 93,010 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 80,250 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 80,249 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 65,757 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 65,551 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 49,175 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 37,472 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 37,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

offside front and offside rear tyres crack

rear exhaust box outer skin split

Pass 10 Sep 2009 30,138 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)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,294 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 17,200 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 17,200 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 16,280 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 12,665 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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GX53 VGF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 GX53 VGF, 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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GX53 VGF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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