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EG53 TGN

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,012 mi
Last recorded119,012 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 TGN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 119,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall scrubbed

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

both handbrake cables notchy

Fail 16 May 2016 119,007 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall scrubbed

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

both handbrake cables notchy

Pass 5 Feb 2015 112,666 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 112,666 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 107,884 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 104,659 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 95,066 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres 2mm on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2011 77,248 miles

1x section of centre stop light not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some deterioration to rear exhaust silencer

Fail 7 Feb 2011 77,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

1x section of centre stop light not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre 2mm on inner edge

rear brake pads look low

some corrosion to rear brake discs

some deterioration to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 11 Feb 2010 59,171 miles

slight derterioration to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,320 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 43,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,938 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 30,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 23,226 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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EG53 TGN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EG53 TGN, 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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What year was EG53 TGN registered?

EG53 TGN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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