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BX53 ODE

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,332 mi
Last recorded99,332 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 ODE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 99,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 95,872 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 95,872 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 85,865 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 79,723 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 74,373 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 65,561 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 60,401 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 60,401 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 52,386 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 45,785 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 40,059 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2008 32,282 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 22,246 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 22,058 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

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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BX53 ODE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BX53 ODE, 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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BX53 ODE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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