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GL53CEF
2004 CITROEN C3
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1398cc
General Information
- Registration GL53CEF
- Manufacturer CITROEN
- Model C3
- Year 2004
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1398cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
15
Passes
13
Failures
53.57%
Pass Rate
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87 Total Defects Recorded
1 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 206,646 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
15 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 194,201 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
10 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 194,201 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 181,604 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both. (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 181,173 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer. (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both. (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 170,659 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 170,659 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Mudguard insecure arch liner rubbing on tyre () Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front brake hose insecure
22 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 163,298 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2021 25 Jun 202622 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 163,298 MI
25 Jun 20266 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 157,000 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2019 25 Jun 202623 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 156,872 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate inscription illegible rear obscured by wiper arm (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
30 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 151,613 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2018 25 Jun 202623 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 144,616 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2017 25 Jun 202610 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 143,505 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Nearside Front Lower 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
27 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 142,995 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
27 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 132,715 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 123,750 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2015 25 Jun 202616 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 123,750 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
8 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 111,613 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 101,461 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
12 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 101,401 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
5 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 78,065 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
5 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 78,065 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
11 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,951 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2011 25 Jun 20266 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,779 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2010 25 Jun 20263 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 43,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
4 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,365 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2009 25 Jun 20264 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 32,365 MI
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GL53CEF was registered on 2004-01-20
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