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NV53 URE

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

62,141 mi
Last recorded62,141 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 URE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 62,141 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 59,633 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 59,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 55,633 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 55,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 49,569 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 49,569 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 45,340 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 43,826 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 42,191 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 33,028 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 33,027 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 24,100 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 24,060 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 24,060 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 21,127 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 17,325 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 17,325 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 12,879 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 URE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 URE, 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 URE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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