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OW53 CPZ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,395 mi
Last recorded157,395 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 CPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 157,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 157,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 151,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 151,848 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 142,483 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Feb 2018 142,483 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2017 132,158 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

exhaust deterioted

Fail 14 Feb 2017 132,158 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust deterioted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 122,883 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2015 112,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2015 112,863 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2014 102,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 102,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 94,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 83,426 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 72,596 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 60,326 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 45,005 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 32,434 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 18,242 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 17,011 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)

o/s and n/s rear bump stops missing

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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OW53 CPZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 OW53 CPZ, 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 OW53 CPZ registered?

OW53 CPZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is OW53 CPZ safe to buy?

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