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NH53 MWL

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

105,553 mi
Last recorded105,553 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 105,553 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 99,518 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 May 2022 99,518 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 97,713 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 97,713 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 95,786 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 92,625 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 88,736 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 84,795 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 80,505 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 75,795 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 71,316 miles

o/s rear indicator faded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 63,844 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 56,890 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 44,225 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 32,161 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 23,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 20,536 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 16,191 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 MWL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 MWL, 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 MWL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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