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NH53 HWB

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,231 mi
Last recorded113,231 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 113,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre has flat spot on tread on inner edge

Offside Front coil spring worn rubbing on shock absorber bottom cup (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 113,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre has flat spot on tread on inner edge

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

Offside Front coil spring worn rubbing on shock absorber bottom cup (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 96,129 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 94,714 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 93,439 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 93,032 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 88,319 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 88,319 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 73,695 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 73,695 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 56,827 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 56,424 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 38,255 miles

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 6 Feb 2009 38,255 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 25,875 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007

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 HWB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HWB, 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 HWB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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