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NH53 CHG

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,278 mi
Last recorded70,278 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 CHG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 70,278 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on a clamped joint (7.1.2)

Oil leak on engine ()

slight damage lower screen

Fail 6 Mar 2017 70,278 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on a clamped joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak on engine ()

slight damage lower screen

Pass 15 Mar 2016 65,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 65,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2015 60,550 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 55,026 miles

inner edge on all tyres slightly worn

Pass 14 Mar 2013 50,520 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 50,453 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 44,055 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,668 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,676 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 33,253 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 21,177 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 17,472 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 CHG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NH53 CHG, 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 CHG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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