MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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)
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was NY53 GTF registered?
NY53 GTF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 January 2004.
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