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AX53 NEF

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,475 mi
Last recorded61,475 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 NEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 61,475 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 61,475 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 53,056 miles

both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

Fail 16 Jul 2024 53,107 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

Pass 13 Jul 2023 51,268 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 50,746 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 50,109 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 49,649 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 49,125 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 49,125 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 48,323 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 48,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 47,508 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 46,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

various under body corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2015 45,305 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 43,545 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 41,875 miles

rear exhaust box corroded badly

Pass 14 Aug 2012 39,605 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 39,590 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 37,900 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 35,435 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 31,268 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 28,559 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 25,003 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 18,287 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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AX53 NEF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX53 NEF, 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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AX53 NEF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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