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ET53 OOY

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,804 mi
Last recorded76,804 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 OOY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 76,804 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2015 74,413 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear exhuast bracket broken

Pass 10 Jun 2014 72,462 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 69,812 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 67,715 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 67,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 65,372 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 61,384 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 48,073 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,099 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 30,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 25,513 miles

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 OOY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OOY, 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 OOY registered?

ET53 OOY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 January 2004.

Is ET53 OOY safe to buy?

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