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NV53 SBZ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

100,479 mi
Last recorded100,479 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 SBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 100,479 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 100,477 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 89,005 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 89,003 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2017 84,480 miles

Exhaust system poor

Hand brake feels notchy

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Washer jet poor

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

Slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Slight play in steering column

Fail 14 Oct 2017 84,480 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded end of (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system poor

Hand brake feels notchy

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Washer jet poor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70 R14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Slight play in steering column

Pass 3 Oct 2016 79,256 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nail in n/s rear tyre

Slight noise on o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 1 Oct 2016 79,256 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear complete to ABS box (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nail in n/s rear tyre

Slight noise on o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Oct 2015 74,411 miles

noise on both wheels

Fail 22 Oct 2015 74,411 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

noise on both wheels

Pass 28 Oct 2014 68,199 miles

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

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

n/s/f noise on wheel

Fail 27 Oct 2014 68,199 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f noise on wheel

n/s/r tyre side wall poor

Pass 29 Oct 2013 62,221 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,067 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 56,067 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 49,939 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 49,939 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 44,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 16 Aug 2010 44,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 24 Aug 2009 38,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Aug 2009 38,451 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2008 30,838 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 30,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 23,547 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 23,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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 SBZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 SBZ, 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 SBZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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