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NH53 DWJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

41,938 mi
Last recorded41,938 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 41,938 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 41,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 30,281 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 30,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 30,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre rubber perishing/cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2015 30,089 miles

Nearside Rear tyre rubber cracking/perishing

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

Offside Front Brake slightly binding on and front brake effort slightly out of balance.

Fail 29 Sep 2015 30,089 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre rubber cracking/perishing

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

Offside Front Brake slightly binding on and front brake effort slightly out of balance.

Pass 7 May 2014 29,016 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 28,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

rear silencer coroded but not blowing

Fail 11 Apr 2014 28,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still supported

rear silencer coroded but not blowing

Pass 3 Apr 2013 23,339 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust badly corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2013 23,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 57,786 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 21,206 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 18,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 18,092 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 13,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 13,897 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 9,497 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 8,603 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 DWJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DWJ, 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 DWJ registered?

NH53 DWJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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