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AX53 NDV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

80,835 mi
Last recorded80,835 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 NDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 80,835 miles

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

drivers door check strap missing

small cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 5 Jun 2014 79,067 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f trye worn outer edge

Fail 3 Jun 2014 79,065 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f trye worn outer edge

Pass 8 Jun 2013 77,095 miles

Crash damage nearside front

offside siper blade deteriorated but still clearing windscreen

Fail 8 Jun 2013 77,095 miles

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

Crash damage nearside front

offside siper blade deteriorated but still clearing windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2012 75,169 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 75,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 73,221 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 73,221 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 69,653 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate starting to fade

sheilds fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2010 69,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear discs starting to rust

hand brake will soon need attenson

rear number plate starting to fade

sheilds fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2009 60,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate starting to fade

sheilds fitted

slight noise from off side front hub no play found on day of test

Fail 2 Jun 2009 60,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate starting to fade

sheilds fitted

slight noise from off side front hub no play found on day of test

Pass 8 May 2008 51,779 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

shields fitted top and bottom of engine and to the rear

slight play in steering rack and both front suspension strut top bushs

Fail 8 May 2008 51,779 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

shields fitted top and bottom of engine and to the rear

slight play in steering rack and both front suspension strut top bushs

Pass 16 Feb 2007 39,975 miles

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

rear number plate faded slightly

shields fitted top and bottom †

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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AX53 NDV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AX53 NDV, 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 AX53 NDV registered?

AX53 NDV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 January 2004.

Is AX53 NDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 NDV shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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