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RY53 NTV

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,609 mi
Last recorded115,609 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 NTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 115,609 miles

front discs poor

play in link arms

rear discs poor

Pass 7 Jan 2014 111,134 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 110,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 96,223 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 96,223 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 96,145 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 96,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 95,044 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 95,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 91,643 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 91,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 81,438 miles

both sides front brake discs worn and rusted

both sides front brake pads wearing low

both sides rear brake discs worn

offside front tyre wearing low

rear exhaust silencer rusted to excess

vehicle fitted with plastic under trays

vehicle tested when wet

Fail 30 Nov 2009 81,438 miles

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

both sides front brake discs worn and rusted

both sides front brake pads wearing low

both sides rear brake discs worn

offside front tyre wearing low

rear exhaust silencer rusted to excess

vehicle fitted with plastic under trays

vehicle tested when wet

Pass 11 Nov 2008 70,328 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 58,909 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 45,115 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 45,115 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 NTV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 RY53 NTV, 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 NTV registered?

RY53 NTV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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