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OW53 CSU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,126 mi
Last recorded52,126 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 CSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 52,126 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 49,924 miles

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

exhaust centre silencer corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2015 49,910 miles

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

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

exhaust centre silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 44,207 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 37,196 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 34,390 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 33,245 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 31,824 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 28,853 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 27,006 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 21,104 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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OW53 CSU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OW53 CSU?

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What year was OW53 CSU registered?

OW53 CSU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is OW53 CSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW53 CSU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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