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NH53 SGO

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,877 mi
Last recorded104,877 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 SGO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 104,877 miles

Nearside Inner and Outer cills showing corrosion

Offside Inner and Outer cills showing corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2022 104,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner and Outer cills showing corrosion

Offside Inner and Outer cills showing corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2021 97,642 miles

Nearside Inner and Outer cill showing corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2021

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner and Outer cill showing corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2020 92,313 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 92,144 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 86,417 miles

front wipers starting to smear

under seal covering under vehicle

Fail 16 Jan 2019 86,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 83,805 miles

Front brakes binding on

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 80,720 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 80,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2016 76,883 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 76,878 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 73,819 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 70,452 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust hanger slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2013 66,614 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 62,802 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 56,741 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 56,741 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 50,166 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 35,500 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 35,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 27,120 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 SGO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SGO, 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 SGO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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