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AD53 SFF

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,169 mi
Last recorded102,169 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 SFF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 102,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 98,241 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords innersidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

x2 head lights need cleaning

Fail 17 Sep 2020 98,241 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords innersidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

x2 head lights need cleaning

Pass 19 Sep 2019 95,555 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre can not repair ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 93,100 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 93,100 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 90,204 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 90,202 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 86,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs and pads worn

Fail 21 Jun 2016 86,661 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 11 Jul 2015 83,207 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 81,241 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 78,373 miles

engine management light is on

o/s/f drop link bar dust covers are deteriated

o/s/f tyre is worn unevenly on edges

Fail 7 Jun 2013 78,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management light is on

o/s/f drop link bar dust covers are deteriated

o/s/f tyre is worn unevenly on edges

Pass 1 Jun 2012 61,582 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 61,582 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 42,967 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 42,967 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 37,367 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 32,326 miles

Offside rear tyre has screw in tread

Windscreen layer on outside seperating.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 28,538 miles

Screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2007 22,793 miles

High level brake light not working.

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 SFF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SFF, 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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What year was AD53 SFF registered?

AD53 SFF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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