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AD53 BHV

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,831 mi
Last recorded99,831 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 BHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 99,831 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 99,736 miles

Nearside All direction indicators incorrect colour repeater lamp (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis rail corroding

Nearside Rear inner sill corroding

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear chassis rail corroding

Offside Rear inner sill corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2018 94,997 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 91,370 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 85,095 miles

All tyres worn very low on edges

Coil springs and exhaust corroding

Pass 11 Jan 2016 77,808 miles

Exhaust corroding

O/s headlight has condensation

Pass 12 Jan 2015 71,144 miles

Exhaust corroding

Tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2014 65,144 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded and slight blows

Slight play in anti roll drop links

Fail 14 Jan 2013 59,889 miles

Exhaust corroding and slight blow

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play in both anti roll bar links

Pass 14 Jan 2013 59,889 miles

Exhaust corroding and slight blow

Slight play in both anti roll bar links

Pass 10 Jan 2012 53,746 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

all tyres wearing low

slight play front antiroll bar links

Fail 10 Jan 2012 53,746 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

all tyres wearing low

slight play front antiroll bar links

Pass 10 Jan 2011 48,125 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake discs corroded and pads getting low

exhaust starting to corrode

wipers poor

Pass 19 Jan 2010 42,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 34,219 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 34,217 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 21 Jan 2008 26,767 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 17,959 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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AD53 BHV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD53 BHV, 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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AD53 BHV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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