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AD53 RZV

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

70,957 mi
Last recorded70,957 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2023 70,957 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Outer seal corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak possible sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Slam panel damaged

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nsf tyre perrished

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot perrsihed (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Osf tyre perrished

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))

Pass 11 Dec 2022 69,883 miles

Front Front tyres cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr/osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Rear slam panel distorted

Rear Offside inner and outer sill corrosion

Rear nearside inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2021 69,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brakes binding on

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 68,244 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 66,757 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 64,507 miles

Offside Rear Lower body damage

Offside Rear under tray loose

Fail 15 Nov 2018 64,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower body damage

Offside Rear under tray loose

Pass 8 Nov 2017 63,415 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 63,415 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r brake pipe damaged from broken coil spring

Pass 9 Nov 2016 62,286 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 62,286 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 60,414 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 18 Nov 2015 60,414 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 3 Nov 2014 58,393 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 55,899 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 55,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 53,268 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear bump stops missing

osr tyre side wall starting to crack and perish

Fail 19 Nov 2012 53,268 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

osr tyre side wall starting to crack and perish

Fail 12 Dec 2011 51,193 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 51,193 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 48,469 miles

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

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

offside outer sill severely damaged

offside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

rear of offside outer sill damaged and poorly repaired

rear silencer severely corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2010 44,915 miles

nearside rear and offside rear suspension bump stops missing

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit and has a nail in the tread

poor repair to rear of nearside outer sill

rear silencer severely corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2009 41,279 miles

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

rear silencer severely corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2009 41,279 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear silencer severely corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2008 35,514 miles

REAR SILENCER HAS SURFACE CORROSION BUT IS NOT BLOWING

Pass 22 Jan 2007 28,625 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 28,569 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

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 RZV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AD53 RZV, 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 RZV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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