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CW53 MZF

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,295 mi
Last recorded155,295 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 MZF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2021 155,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective NO PATTERN (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 152,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 152,060 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all bulbs showing incorrect colour. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 149,736 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 149,728 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 139,842 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 130,228 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 120,154 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 113,251 miles

Nearside nearside rear wheel rim damaged

rear section of exhaust corroded and starting to leak

Fail 20 Aug 2015 113,141 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside nearside rear wheel rim damaged

rear section of exhaust corroded and starting to leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 105,275 miles

rear of exhaust corroded and starting to leak slightly

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link balljoint

Pass 9 May 2013 92,554 miles

centre section of exhaust corroded

rear section of exhaust corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 17 May 2012 81,922 miles

exhaust corroded

rusty wear lip on front brake discs

Fail 17 May 2012 81,922 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust corroded

rusty wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 28 Apr 2011 70,104 miles

rear of exhaust corroded

Pass 13 May 2010 59,603 miles

rear of exhaust corroded

Pass 18 May 2009 51,479 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 44,842 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 44,828 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 33,569 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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CW53 MZF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CW53 MZF, 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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CW53 MZF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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