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HS53 GDA

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

162,938 mi
Last recorded162,938 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 GDA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 162,938 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 162,925 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 161,170 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre stop lamp not working

n/s steering rack arm slight play

Pass 15 Oct 2020 156,106 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 150,658 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 141,628 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 130,126 miles

Both rear tyres getting close to wear bars

Fail 12 Oct 2017 129,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Both rear tyres getting close to wear bars

Pass 3 Nov 2016 11,913 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 106,334 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 106,333 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 97,553 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 88,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 78,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre worn close to limit

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre worn close to limit

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 78,863 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre worn close to limit

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre worn close to limit

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 67,760 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing both edges

Fail 14 Sep 2011 67,760 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing both edges

Pass 20 Aug 2010 55,609 miles

Both wipers starting to split on ends

Child seat fitted nearside rear

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 55,607 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both wipers starting to split on ends

Child seat fitted nearside rear

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,600 miles

under tray fitted to underside

underside of vehcile wet

Pass 30 Jan 2009 43,875 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 37,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wiper rubbers split

Pass 25 Jan 2008 37,183 miles

wiper rubbers split

Pass 30 Jan 2007 27,891 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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HS53 GDA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HS53 GDA, 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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HS53 GDA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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