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OW53 NNO

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

58,957 mi
Last recorded58,957 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 NNO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 58,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 58,920 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 54,640 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 54,640 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both head lights ( LED bulbs have been fitted) no pattern on both lights (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 49,833 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 45,725 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 45,705 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST BLOW (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

EXHAUST BADLY CORRODED

N/S/F TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

O/S/F TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 20 Aug 2016 45,547 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST BLOW (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

EXHAUST BADLY CORRODED

N/S/F TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

O/S/F TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 5 Aug 2015 41,498 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 41,392 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust silencers corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust not insecure

rear number plate starting to separate

underside of vehicle in muddy condition

Pass 9 Jul 2014 39,687 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 37,840 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 37,840 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,354 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 39,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2011 32,643 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 32,642 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 29,586 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 24,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jul 2008 19,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wiper blades split

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 19,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wiper blades split

Pass 1 Aug 2007 14,720 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 14,720 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 NNO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 OW53 NNO, 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 NNO registered?

OW53 NNO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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