MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,613 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 in rear ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
general corrosion to underside and components
os/f tyre wearing unevenly
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 in rear ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
general corrosion to underside and components
os/f tyre wearing unevenly
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
unable to check rear wheel bearings for roughness due to brake bind
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
unable to check rear wheel bearings for roughness due to brake bind
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
offside front tyre wearing inner edge
slight brake bind nearside rear
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
offside front tyre wearing inner edge
slight brake bind nearside rear
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre brake light not working
front reg plate cracked
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front brake discs worn
top stop light not working
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NH53 CFF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 NH53 CFF, 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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NH53 CFF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 January 2004.
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