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ET53 NRV

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

58,319 mi
Last recorded58,319 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 NRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 58,319 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 58,310 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure,clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded o/s/f and o/s/r corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 57,386 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/f and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/ and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 55,908 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 55,908 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 53,065 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 29 Mar 2018 53,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 31 Mar 2017 50,999 miles

Front coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 50,998 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 47,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to rear (7.1.2)

front brake discs wearing thin

mid/ rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2015 42,886 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2015 42,886 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2014 38,777 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 36,604 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 34,939 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rusting

Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,277 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 33,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 31,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 29,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 29,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 27,040 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seatbelt

Pass 21 Mar 2007 24,789 miles

nearside rear tyre worn outside edge

Pass 3 Jan 2007 23,834 miles

Nearside 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)

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 NRV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NRV, 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 NRV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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