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NV53 RZY

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,813 mi
Last recorded91,813 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 RZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 91,813 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 136,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2015 136,306 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracked on side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2014 83,107 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 82,211 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 82,211 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 81,891 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 77,428 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 70,867 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

inner steering arms have slight free play

Fail 4 Nov 2011 70,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

inner steering arms have slight free play

Pass 1 Jun 2010 55,654 miles

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

Offside Front 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 22 May 2009 52,018 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 46,609 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 46,609 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 35,595 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 RZY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NV53 RZY, 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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NV53 RZY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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