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OW53 NTJ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,536 mi
Last recorded124,536 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 NTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 124,536 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 124,536 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 103,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust box has wire supported it.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 95,266 miles

nsf tyre worn close to legal minimum on inside

rear box exhaust mounting strap corroded through, but is still adequatly supported

Pass 3 Jul 2012 90,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 90,155 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 84,056 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 84,056 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 74,276 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 64,426 miles

rear exhaust section rusty

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Mar 2008 56,876 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 56,876 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

oil level low

rear wiperblade split

Pass 15 Feb 2007 48,071 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 2MM, AND BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGES.

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 NTJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NTJ, 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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OW53 NTJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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