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NV53 PKO

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

54,377 mi
Last recorded54,377 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 PKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 54,377 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 54,288 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 46,978 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 46,968 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 40,034 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 25 Nov 2022 36,200 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 35,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 34,595 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 34,595 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os & ns (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 34,095 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 34,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 32,263 miles

advise rear exhaust mtg corroding

Fail 19 Nov 2018 32,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

advise rear exhaust mtg corroding

Pass 5 Dec 2017 30,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & rear exhaust silencers badly corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear brakes efficiency just meeting limits

Pass 6 Dec 2016 29,023 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 27,138 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & rear (badly corroded) (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 25,638 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 25,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 23,738 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 23,738 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 22,133 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 20,570 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 18,915 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 16,758 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 14,815 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 12,124 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 10,194 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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NV53 PKO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NV53 PKO, 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 NV53 PKO registered?

NV53 PKO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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