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NH53 DYF

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

57,463 mi
Last recorded57,463 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 57,463 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 49,866 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking 165/70r14

Fail 14 Dec 2015 49,866 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front hanger broken off (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear hanger broken off (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking 165/70r14

Pass 19 Dec 2014 43,935 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 43,935 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 38,639 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 38,639 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 38,631 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 38,631 miles

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

2 x rear tyres starting to crack

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 35,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 35,149 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 31,079 miles

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

all road wheels have trim covers,unable to fully inspect nuts or studs

exshaust system

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated(cracking)

o/s/f tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated(cracking)

o/s/r tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated(cracking)

service due light on

slight damage to front bumper

slight damage to rear bumper

Fail 23 Jan 2012 31,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

all road wheels have trim covers,unable to fully inspect nuts or studs

exshaust system

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated(cracking)

o/s/f tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated(cracking)

o/s/r tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated(cracking)

service due light on

slight damage to front bumper

slight damage to rear bumper

Pass 21 Jan 2011 27,028 miles

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

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

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

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

all road wheels have trim covers,unable to fully inspect nuts or studs

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

slight damage to front bumper

slight damage to rear bumper

Fail 21 Jan 2011 27,028 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

all road wheels have trim covers,unable to fully inspect nuts or studs

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

slight damage to front bumper

slight damage to rear bumper

Pass 18 Jan 2010 23,328 miles

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

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

Oil leak

damage to front bumper

damage to o/s sill

Fail 18 Jan 2010 23,328 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

damage to front bumper

damage to o/s sill

Pass 19 Jan 2009 19,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2008 15,381 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 15,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 11,520 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 11,520 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 DYF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DYF, 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 DYF registered?

NH53 DYF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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