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MW53 OZC

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

59,425 mi
Last recorded59,425 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 OZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 59,425 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 53,560 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 53,560 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 50,343 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 50,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear silencer deteriorated and bracket corroded and broken

Fail 18 Feb 2014 45,369 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 45,369 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 39,149 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting corroded and broken

Fail 19 Feb 2013 39,149 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting corroded and broken

Pass 16 Feb 2012 31,692 miles

exhaust rear outer skin corroded

side repeaters and offside rear brake light bulbs going white.

wiper blades in poor condition and incorrectly fitted.

Fail 16 Feb 2012 31,692 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear outer skin corroded

side repeaters and offside rear brake light bulbs going white.

wiper blades in poor condition and incorrectly fitted.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 26,715 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 26,715 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 22,314 miles

Cannot see front pad thickness

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 18,575 miles

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

advise hear side front wiper blade rubber spliting

Fail 18 Feb 2009 18,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise hear side front wiper blade rubber spliting

Pass 21 Feb 2008 14,826 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 14,811 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear washers inoperative.

Pass 19 Feb 2007 10,771 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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MW53 OZC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MW53 OZC, 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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MW53 OZC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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