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SH53 GGF

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,899 mi
Last recorded83,899 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 GGF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 83,899 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 83,899 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 83,740 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 82,101 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 82,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 76,030 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 76,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 71,294 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 71,293 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 65,190 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 51,534 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 36,737 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 36,736 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

discs rusty

rear exhaust rusted

suspension rusted

Pass 10 Feb 2010 36,023 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 31,040 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 31,024 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 25,487 miles

Both rear and nsf tyre low tread

High level brake light inop

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 7 Dec 2006 16,560 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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SH53 GGF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SH53 GGF, 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 SH53 GGF registered?

SH53 GGF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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