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AD53 ZGE

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,050 mi
Last recorded86,050 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 ZGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 86,050 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 78,838 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 74,608 miles

high level stop light inop

n/s mirror glass broken

Fail 12 Feb 2014 74,608 miles

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

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

both wiper blades split

high level stop light inop

n/s mirror glass broken

Pass 12 Feb 2013 69,948 miles

19% imbalance front brakes

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

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

hi-level brake light not working

Pass 10 Feb 2012 66,016 miles

13% imbalance front brakes

front tyres worn thin inside edges

hi-level brake light not working

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2012 66,016 miles

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

13% imbalance front brakes

front tyres worn thin inside edges

hi-level brake light not working

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2011 60,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hi-level brake light not working

o/s/f brake holding slightly - advise attention

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 15 Feb 2010 49,319 miles

rear axle bump stops perished

Pass 10 Feb 2009 39,363 miles

wiper blades perishing - advise new

Fail 9 Feb 2009 39,363 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

wiper blades perishing - advise new

Pass 23 Jan 2008 29,468 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 29,468 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 22,229 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 ZGE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZGE, 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 ZGE registered?

AD53 ZGE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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