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NY53 GTF

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,975 mi
Last recorded98,975 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY53 GTF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 98,975 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Front Ant Roll Bar Inner D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Cataylic Converter Heat Shield Rattling Noise

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Cover Loose

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

Underside Of Rear Vehicle & Components General Corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2017 98,933 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle Exhaust Pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner Front Rose Joint Bush Boot (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside & Nearside Front Wipers (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Front Ant Roll Bar Inner D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Cataylic Converter Heat Shield Rattling Noise

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Cover Loose

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

Underside Of Rear Vehicle & Components General Corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2016 94,965 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

exhaust deteriorating.

Fail 13 Dec 2016 94,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 3 Dec 2015 88,142 miles

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

exhaust middle section corroded

front brake discs very poor condition inner braking surfaces

items removed from driver view

n/s accident damage

n/s/r brake bind

Fail 3 Dec 2015 88,142 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

exhaust middle section corroded

front brake discs very poor condition inner braking surfaces

items removed from driver view

n/s accident damage

n/s/r brake bind

Pass 18 Dec 2014 84,066 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 79,349 miles

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

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

coolant leak - bottom hose ?

front exhaust bracket corroded away - exhaust still secure

front hubs corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 76,437 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 76,433 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 68,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 68,885 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 57,671 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 57,671 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 45,984 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 39,830 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 32,648 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 32,648 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 22,687 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 22,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 GTF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NY53 GTF, 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 GTF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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