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NH53 CFP

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,493 mi
Last recorded111,493 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 CFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 111,493 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 111,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 109,097 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 104,889 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 99,102 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 92,828 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 87,072 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 81,842 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 81,842 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2012 77,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 77,009 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Air bag warning light on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 72,429 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 72,429 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 67,690 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 67,519 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 53,777 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 53,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 43,289 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 43,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 21,642 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 19,670 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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NH53 CFP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CFP, 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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What year was NH53 CFP registered?

NH53 CFP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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