MOT Status
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Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside inner front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
engine oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
engine oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine light on
oil leak
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine light on
oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
o/s/r tyre perished
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
o/s/r tyre perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
hand brake low reading on nearside rear
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
hand brake low reading on nearside rear
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
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offside rear tyre perished
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
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offside rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
windscreen scratched
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
windscreen scratched
Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear registration plate starting to deteriorate
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear registration plate starting to deteriorate
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear registration plate starting to deteriorate
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear registration plate starting to deteriorate
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake disc,s lipped
n/s/front tyre worn to 2.5mm
o/s/wiper rubber split
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BW53 NKM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 BW53 NKM, 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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BW53 NKM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 February 2004.
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