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NY53 GTZ

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

52,680 mi
Last recorded52,680 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY53 GTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2023 52,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 50,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 48,464 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 48,463 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 48,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 48,032 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 42,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 42,924 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 40,782 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 33,015 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 33,014 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 23,269 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 17,821 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 16,546 miles

all four tyres showing small cracks in tread.

Fail 26 Feb 2014 16,546 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all four tyres showing small cracks in tread.

exhaust very corroded.

radiator showing signs of leakage.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 15,285 miles

exhaust center silencer and rear silencer starting to corrode

Fail 19 Feb 2013 15,285 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust center silencer and rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 21 Feb 2012 13,999 miles

centre exhaust silencer casing slightly deteriorated

minor body damage to the offside front wing

rear exhaust silencer casing slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2012 13,999 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust silencer casing slightly deteriorated

minor body damage to the offside front wing

rear exhaust silencer casing slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Feb 2011 12,348 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

offside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2011 12,348 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

offside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2010 10,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 19 Feb 2010 10,226 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 11 Feb 2009 8,580 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar link ball joint cover split

o/s/f arch cover broken and loose

Pass 29 Feb 2008 7,244 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 5,686 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 5,686 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 GTZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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