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OW53 NLU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,883 mi
Last recorded70,883 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 NLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 70,883 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 70,876 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 66,359 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 64,007 miles

Exhust corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2012 57,836 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 57,836 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 44,684 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 35,238 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 29,166 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 23,701 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 16,124 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 NLU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NLU, 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 NLU registered?

OW53 NLU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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The MOT history for OW53 NLU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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