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ET53 CWD

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,074 mi
Last recorded118,074 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 CWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 118,074 miles

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))

Fail 29 May 2020 118,074 miles

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))

Pass 31 May 2019 114,055 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

water in n/s headlamp

Fail 28 May 2019 114,034 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

water in n/s headlamp

Pass 1 Jun 2018 109,076 miles

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.

Pass 1 Jun 2017 103,504 miles

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.

Fail 30 May 2017 103,503 miles

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.

Pass 31 May 2016 96,342 miles

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.

Fail 25 May 2016 96,311 miles

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.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 93,669 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 3 Jun 2014 91,903 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 91,903 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 88,253 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 77,149 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 77,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 68,576 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 60,948 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 53,196 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 45,674 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 45,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 37,345 miles

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN

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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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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What year was ET53 CWD registered?

ET53 CWD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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