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NH53 DWY

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,616 mi
Last recorded114,616 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 114,616 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 110,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear surface corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2017 106,040 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 103,065 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 99,133 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 99,133 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 95,177 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 90,605 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 Jan 2011 85,607 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake discs worn , and suspect pads worn

full inspection of brakes not possible due to wheel trims

n/s rear tyre and wheel slightly damaged

Fail 18 Jan 2011 85,607 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake discs worn , and suspect pads worn

full inspection of brakes not possible due to wheel trims

n/s rear tyre and wheel slightly damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2009 72,549 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 72,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 59,644 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Apr 2007 42,923 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 21,146 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 21,146 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 DWY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DWY, 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 DWY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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