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BT53 TDZ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

73,963 mi
Last recorded73,963 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 TDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 73,963 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 68,025 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 58,995 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 58,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 50,306 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 45,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 45,071 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 45,050 miles

exhaust corroding

front tyres cracking

rear number plate deterioating

Fail 3 Apr 2017 45,049 miles

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

exhaust corroding

front tyres cracking

rear number plate deterioating

Pass 18 Jan 2016 45,042 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing.

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

rear silencer deteriorated but not blowing.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 42,240 miles

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

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2015 42,240 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2014 38,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 38,471 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2013 34,255 miles

rear silencer coroaded,but not blowing.

Fail 17 Jan 2013 34,255 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer coroaded,but not blowing.

Fail 19 Jan 2012 30,294 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/rear and o/s rear tyres has small cracks to the inner side walls

rear silener deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 19 Jan 2012 30,294 miles

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

n/s/rear and o/s rear tyres has small cracks to the inner side walls

rear silener deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 14 Jan 2011 26,557 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 22,882 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 19,414 miles

front wiper blades split on ends

Fail 21 Jan 2009 19,414 miles

front wiper blades split on ends

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 15,613 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 15,613 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 11,876 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 TDZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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