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NC53 CHY

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,514 mi
Last recorded116,514 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 CHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 116,514 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 112,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 112,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 109,414 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 109,414 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 102,895 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 102,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 93,586 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 93,586 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 83,319 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 73,809 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 73,809 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 63,682 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 54,423 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 43,259 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 43,259 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 34,449 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 24,436 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 24,436 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 17,484 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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NC53 CHY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NC53 CHY, 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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NC53 CHY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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