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MW53 OZD

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

113,242 mi
Last recorded113,242 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 OZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 113,242 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Engine mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2023 113,242 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Engine mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 103,142 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Engine bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Hi level light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2022 103,142 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle beam mounting (in sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation Brake low & slow (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Engine bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Hi level light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 92,163 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear minor cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 92,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle beam mounting (in sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear minor cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 84,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside sill rear end feels a little soft

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 84,285 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside sill rear end feels a little soft

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 76,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 65,785 miles

Slight rumble from rear wheel bearings and slight wear/play in front roll bar end links

Pass 12 Jun 2017 55,908 miles

Slight rumble starting in nearside rear wheel bearing

Slight wear/play in front roll bar end links

Fail 12 Jun 2017 55,908 miles

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

Slight rumble starting in nearside rear wheel bearing

Slight wear/play in front roll bar end links

Pass 17 Jun 2016 47,640 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 47,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 44,101 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 39,988 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 37,063 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 34,456 miles

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

front brake pads appear low

Pass 5 Jan 2012 32,982 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 32,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

O/S/R tyre perished

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

Rear silencer casing adrift in places

Pass 4 Jan 2011 31,613 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish on side walls

washers not working may be frozen ?

Pass 22 Jan 2010 10,906 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 28,155 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 26,373 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 24,654 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 OZD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MW53 OZD, 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 OZD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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