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BT53 TDX

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

71,255 mi
Last recorded71,255 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 TDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 71,255 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 71,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 62,936 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering system slightly rough top mounts will need replacing very soon (2.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both almost to cords inner edges (165/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2004 recommend replacing asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 62,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight full of water, will need replacing (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering system slightly rough top mounts will need replacing very soon (2.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both almost to cords inner edges (165/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2004 recommend replacing asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 57,324 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 57,324 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 54,949 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 52,131 miles

Nearside Front coil spring appear to be mounted incorrectly advise further investigation

Offside condensation inside o/s headlamp

Rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2018 51,773 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes,both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout exhaust,rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 51,756 miles

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

Rear silencer very corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2017 51,756 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre very heavily perrished

Rear silencer very corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 70,712 miles

rear tyres cracking, rear exhaust slightly corroded + slight cut in n/s front cv boot

Fail 12 Mar 2016 70,712 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres cracking, rear exhaust slightly corroded + slight cut in n/s front cv boot

Pass 13 Mar 2015 46,905 miles

rear exhaust backbox slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 44,235 miles

rear exhaust back box corrodded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 42,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 39,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres 3mm + exhaust back box corrodded

Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,915 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2011 34,899 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2010 32,737 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,183 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 28,296 miles

BackBox outer skin starting to peel

Pass 27 Jan 2007 25,770 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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BT53 TDX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BT53 TDX, 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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BT53 TDX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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