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ET53 NSJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,278 mi
Last recorded83,278 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 NSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 83,278 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 80,446 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 77,345 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 10 Jan 2017 74,519 miles

Offside Front tyre worn thin inside edge

Fail 10 Jan 2017 74,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn thin inside edge

Pass 12 Jan 2016 71,226 miles

nearside wiper splitting.offside rear bump stop missing.offside front tyre worn thin inside edge

Fail 6 Jan 2015 67,866 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear bumpstop missing.condensation in offside headlamp

Pass 6 Jan 2015 67,866 miles

offside rear bumpstop missing.condensation in offside headlamp

Pass 13 Jan 2014 64,730 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 60,928 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 57,016 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 51,884 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 47,600 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 47,600 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 41,041 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2008 34,088 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 27,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 27,192 miles

Nearside Front 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 NSJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET53 NSJ registered?

ET53 NSJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 February 2004.

Is ET53 NSJ safe to buy?

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