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AD53 RZU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,880 mi
Last recorded77,880 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 RZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 77,880 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replace (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 77,880 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed do not drive (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald inner no cords/ply exposed at time advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated has nail in and been run flat surface cracking advise replace (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replace (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective advise repair/replace ()

Pass 25 Mar 2021 65,661 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear outer and surface cracking

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Spare tyre defective flat ()

bonnet pull lever insecure advise repair

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 25 Mar 2021 65,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear outer and surface cracking

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Spare tyre defective flat ()

bonnet pull lever insecure advise repair

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 10 Mar 2020 57,314 miles

Nearside Front door check strap loose

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

Nearside Rear tyre minor surface cracking between tread.

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front wheel minor buckle inner rim

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated and bracket

Rear number plate slight deterioration

Spare tyre defective flat advise check/replace ()

bonnet release level insecure advise repair

slight oil seep front of engine

steering operation stiff when stationary advise have checked

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 9 Mar 2020 57,284 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front door check strap loose

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

Nearside Rear tyre minor surface cracking between tread.

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front wheel minor buckle inner rim

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated and bracket

Rear number plate slight deterioration

Spare tyre defective flat advise check/replace ()

bonnet release level insecure advise repair

slight oil seep front of engine

steering operation stiff when stationary advise have checked

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 5 Jan 2019 45,901 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box casing split

Fail 5 Jan 2019 45,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light bulb (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box casing split

Pass 2 Jan 2018 41,148 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 41,061 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 35,705 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 34,488 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 6 Jan 2015 33,239 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 33,239 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 31,464 miles

Exhaust back box heavily corroded but not leaking exhaust gasses

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 29,740 miles

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

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

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

Rear silencer rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2012 26,304 miles

Rear silencer rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2011 23,055 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 19,736 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 17,037 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 13,791 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 10,798 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 RZU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RZU, 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 RZU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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