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MD53 GPE

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

83,926 mi
Last recorded83,926 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 GPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 83,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 165 70 14 81t (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 73,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 165 70 14 81t (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2017 62,031 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 48,688 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2015 37,671 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)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 29,797 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 23,675 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 23,670 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 18,509 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 13,523 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 9,993 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 7,122 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 19,050 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 8,788 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 2,072 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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MD53 GPE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MD53 GPE, 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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MD53 GPE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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