# GF53BWN — CITROEN C3 MOT History & Vehicle Check

GF53BWN is a Purple CITROEN C3, Petrol (1587cc), first registered 2003-10-27. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for GF53BWN — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | GF53BWN |
| Make | CITROEN |
| Model | C3 |
| Colour | Purple |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1587cc |
| First registered | 2003-10-27 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2023-11-16 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 23
- Passes: 17
- Fails: 6
- Pass rate: 73.91%
- Total defects recorded: 60

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-17 13:55:11 | PASSED | 106,076 MI | 2023-11-16 00:00:00 |
| 2022-11-17 13:55:10 | FAILED | 106,076 MI | — |
| 2021-10-27 08:00:10 | PASSED | 102,207 MI | 2022-11-14 00:00:00 |
| 2020-11-07 08:48:12 | PASSED | 98,759 MI | 2021-11-14 00:00:00 |
| 2019-10-26 07:52:38 | PASSED | 95,749 MI | 2020-11-14 00:00:00 |
| 2018-11-15 17:01:36 | PASSED | 93,940 MI | 2019-11-14 00:00:00 |
| 2017-11-03 15:44:38 | PASSED | 92,380 MI | 2018-11-02 00:00:00 |
| 2017-11-03 15:44:37 | FAILED | 92,380 MI | — |
| 2016-06-27 10:12:01 | PASSED | 87,913 MI | 2017-06-26 00:00:00 |
| 2016-06-27 10:12:00 | FAILED | 87,913 MI | — |
| 2015-06-25 10:47:13 | PASSED | 79,306 MI | 2016-06-24 00:00:00 |
| 2014-06-12 14:18:37 | PASSED | 70,811 MI | 2015-06-11 00:00:00 |
| 2014-06-12 10:42:34 | FAILED | 70,811 MI | — |
| 2013-06-05 15:34:47 | PASSED | 62,143 MI | 2014-06-04 00:00:00 |
| 2013-06-05 15:34:47 | FAILED | 62,143 MI | — |
| 2012-05-30 14:41:39 | PASSED | 54,445 MI | 2013-05-29 00:00:00 |
| 2011-07-06 14:58:06 | PASSED | 50,774 MI | 2012-07-05 00:00:00 |
| 2011-07-02 11:16:42 | FAILED | 50,761 MI | — |
| 2010-06-05 11:58:55 | PASSED | 44,679 MI | 2011-06-30 00:00:00 |
| 2009-07-01 14:29:18 | PASSED | 39,492 MI | 2010-06-30 00:00:00 |
| 2008-06-27 10:39:00 | PASSED | 33,758 MI | 2009-06-26 00:00:00 |
| 2007-11-01 13:40:02 | PASSED | 29,677 MI | 2008-11-02 00:00:00 |
| 2006-11-03 10:25:29 | PASSED | 23,530 MI | 2007-11-02 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2022-11-17 13:55:11 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- ADVISORY: Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

**2022-11-17 13:55:10 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- PRS: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

**2021-10-27 08:00:10 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- ADVISORY: Offside Sill corroded
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 60 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Sill corroded
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 60 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

**2020-11-07 08:48:12 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- ADVISORY: Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 60 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

**2019-10-26 07:52:38 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 R15 (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

**2017-11-03 15:44:38 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

**2017-11-03 15:44:37 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- ADVISORY: Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

**2016-06-27 10:12:01 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

**2016-06-27 10:12:00 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- PRS: Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

**2015-06-25 10:47:13 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

**2014-06-12 14:18:37 (PASSED)**

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

**2014-06-12 10:42:34 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FAIL: Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

**2013-06-05 15:34:47 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

**2011-07-02 11:16:42 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- FAIL: Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

**2010-06-05 11:58:55 (PASSED)**

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

**2009-07-01 14:29:18 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

**2008-06-27 10:39:00 (PASSED)**

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

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for GF53BWN is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/GF53BWN. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-27.
