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AK53 NVM

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,774 mi
Last recorded167,774 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 NVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 167,774 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 164,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills rusted on edges (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 162,424 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Sills plated

Pass 6 Sep 2016 155,306 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sill at rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 150,208 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 140,844 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 131,290 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 118,795 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 107,377 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 107,377 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 95,952 miles

front brake disc slightle pitted both sides

Fail 2 Aug 2010 95,952 miles

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

front brake disc slightle pitted both sides

Pass 20 Jul 2009 82,520 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 82,520 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 68,728 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 56,004 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 May 2007 56,004 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2006 41,905 miles

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

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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AK53 NVM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK53 NVM, 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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AK53 NVM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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