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NH53 CHL

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,221 mi
Last recorded85,221 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 CHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 85,221 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 80,897 miles

Front Lower vehicle has slight oil leak,advise

Nearside Front inner rack end has slight play,advise

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear high vis brake lamp not working,advise

Fail 21 Jan 2019 80,896 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated play in hub (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both discs pitted excessively (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower vehicle has slight oil leak,advise

Nearside Front inner rack end has slight play,advise

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear high vis brake lamp not working,advise

Pass 11 Jan 2018 76,557 miles

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front o/s light unit is starting to mist and deteriorate

rear o/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Jan 2018 76,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer bracket is broken (7.1.1)

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front o/s light unit is starting to mist and deteriorate

rear o/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Jan 2017 72,763 miles

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

all tyres are starting to wear and side walls are deteriorating

exhaust and its mountings are starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels chassis rails and subframes are all starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Jan 2017 72,763 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres are starting to wear and side walls are deteriorating

exhaust and its mountings are starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels chassis rails and subframes are all starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Jan 2016 69,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are starting to wear

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Jan 2016 69,763 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are starting to wear

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jan 2015 64,768 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 31 Jan 2014 61,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 61,208 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 56,736 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 56,736 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 46,961 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 40,531 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 28 Sep 2010 34,987 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 28,187 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 27,180 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 13,875 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 23,983 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 CHL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CHL, 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 CHL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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