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RY53 NSZ

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

57,889 mi
Last recorded57,889 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 NSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 57,889 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2024 54,485 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 49,676 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Jan 2023 49,665 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working not fitted correctly (3.4 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jan 2022 45,699 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 41,754 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 41,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2020 41,192 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2019 39,869 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 38,660 miles

Rear exhaust tatty

Upper stop lamp not working

Pass 17 Jan 2017 36,963 miles

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 20 Jan 2016 35,269 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

Pass 12 Jan 2015 33,481 miles

hand brake travel high

n/s/r tyre has slight perishing to sidewall

Pass 14 Jan 2014 31,733 miles

rear exhaust tatty

Pass 8 Jan 2013 30,109 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 30,109 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 27,561 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 25,106 miles

Both front wipers splitting

Fail 19 Jan 2011 25,106 miles

Both front wipers splitting

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 23,051 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 20,625 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 17,943 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 14,255 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 14,255 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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RY53 NSZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 RY53 NSZ, 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 RY53 NSZ registered?

RY53 NSZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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