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NY53 GPJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,402 mi
Last recorded107,402 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY53 GPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 107,402 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to osr brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 May 2019 107,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to osr brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2018 101,011 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 101,009 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 93,569 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 85,662 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 85,643 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 85,643 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 73,239 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 73,239 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 59,504 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 50,652 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 48,351 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 42,753 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 37,225 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

SLIGHT WEAR IN O/S STEERING ARM

Pass 5 Jan 2010 37,225 miles

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

SLIGHT WEAR IN O/S STEERING ARM

Pass 6 Jan 2009 30,632 miles

O/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 23,722 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 16,866 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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NY53 GPJ 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 73.7%.

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 NY53 GPJ, 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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NY53 GPJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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