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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen has a stone chip
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen has a stone chip
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is very old and also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Strong Advisory (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong Advisory. Badly cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong Advisory. Badly cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong Advisory. Badly cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Strong Advisory (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Corroded, inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INSIDE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INSIDE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK AT REAR BOX.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT REAR BOX. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INSIDE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ON INSIDE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R Tyre On 3MM And Weathered Badly
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R Tyre On 3MM And Weathered Badly
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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ET53 CWJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 ET53 CWJ, 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 CWJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 January 2004.
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