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OV53 RZD

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,805 mi
Last recorded165,805 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 RZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 165,805 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 165,805 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 159,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 151,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

both rear sills starting to corrode

Fail 17 Apr 2019 151,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both rear sills starting to corrode

Pass 30 Mar 2018 142,333 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Front tyres starting to wear low

Outer sills corroded & becoming weak at rear

Pass 20 Mar 2017 135,047 miles

Wearing low

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 135,047 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Wearing low

Pass 17 Mar 2016 124,292 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 124,292 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 113,736 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 103,973 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 103,973 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 93,030 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 81,726 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 67,397 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 67,397 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 57,672 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 48,329 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 48,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 38,530 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 28,732 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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OV53 RZD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OV53 RZD, 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 OV53 RZD registered?

OV53 RZD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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