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NH53 DWZ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,797 mi
Last recorded98,797 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 98,797 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 98,797 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre stop lamp not working

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 92,174 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 92,075 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 85,780 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 85,780 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 77,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Dip stick missing

Injector seal leaking

Pass 16 Feb 2013 67,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Dip stick missing

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2013 67,133 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre stop lamp not working

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Dip stick missing

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2012 58,970 miles

engine dip stick missing

possible air leak from inlet manifold

Fail 18 Feb 2012 58,839 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine dip stick missing

possible air leak from inlet manifold

Pass 7 Feb 2011 51,222 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 51,222 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 43,924 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 39,264 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 39,196 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2008 32,380 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 30,133 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 22,024 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 DWZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DWZ, 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 DWZ registered?

NH53 DWZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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