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OW53 NMV

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,103 mi
Last recorded92,103 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 NMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 92,103 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 92,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 81,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 71,914 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 66,302 miles

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

O/S/R tyre has metal object in tread

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded + rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 3 Nov 2014 59,002 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 50,186 miles

Both rear tyres on 2mm

Exhaust back box outer skin rusty but no leaks

Pass 2 Nov 2012 42,971 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 35,905 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 30,917 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 26,795 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 26,795 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 26,187 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 25,100 miles

n/s wiper blade worn on end

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2006 21,073 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 NMV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NMV, 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 NMV registered?

OW53 NMV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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The MOT history for OW53 NMV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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