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NC53 CMU

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,184 mi
Last recorded104,184 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 CMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2024 104,184 miles

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sills - Both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sills - Inner sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 101,723 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 101,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 100,293 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 100,287 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed center silencer poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 96,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play bottom balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of outer sill weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 91,190 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 91,188 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 May 2019 80,975 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 71,408 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 May 2018 71,408 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2017 61,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 47,973 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 47,973 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 39,816 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 37,099 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 32,954 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 30,791 miles

rear exhaust silencer outerskin corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2011 28,149 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 24,816 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 21,857 miles

Both front wipers splitting

Wheel studs not checked, trims fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2008 18,609 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 15,218 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 CMU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 NC53 CMU, 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 CMU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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