MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,074 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system deteriorated
water in n/s headlamp
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust system deteriorated
water in n/s headlamp
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rearexhaust box corroded.
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Side repeater slightly discoloured both front. (1.4.A.2f)
centre exhaust box is damaged,and rear box is heavily corroded.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low headlight aim very low and adjuster not working. (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre,worn out of shape on inner edge,and below legal limit. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Side repeater slightly discoloured both front. (1.4.A.2f)
centre exhaust box is damaged,and rear box is heavily corroded.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn close to 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,outer edge worn close to 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
exhaust centre and rear sections in poor condition/corroded.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber perished. (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn close to 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,outer edge worn close to 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
exhaust centre and rear sections in poor condition/corroded.
exhaust system deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
exhaust system deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
REAR WIPER BLADE TORN
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ET53 CWD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ET53 CWD, 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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ET53 CWD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 January 2004.
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