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AD53 ZHC

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

228,220 mi
Last recorded228,220 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 ZHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 228,220 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

General corrosion on under-body, sub-frame and suspension components Various welding repairs covered in underseal, paint and etc

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 220,175 miles

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

General corrosion on under-body, sub-frame and suspension components

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 210,790 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills. Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills. Both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 210,790 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills. Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills. Both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 202,187 miles

weld repair heavily under sealed

Fail 28 Jan 2023 202,170 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 195,569 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 187,559 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

general corrosion to under body and and components

Fail 21 Jan 2021 187,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

general corrosion to under body and and components

Pass 20 Jan 2020 183,412 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side wing (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 178,384 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 178,381 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 170,113 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2017 164,750 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 156,774 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 156,772 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Not adjusting (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 147,452 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 133,862 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 133,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 123,446 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 113,643 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2012 113,643 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2011 104,390 miles

High level stop light not working

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 18 Feb 2011 104,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

High level stop light not working

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 5 Feb 2010 93,357 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 93,357 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 84,077 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 84,077 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 64,667 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front numberplate craked but sucure and readable

n/s and o/s headlamps misted up but not affecting aim

Pass 12 Feb 2007 53,488 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 53,201 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZHC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 ZHC, 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 ZHC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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