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RY53 SVD

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,176 mi
Last recorded106,176 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 SVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 106,176 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 94,008 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R + O/S/R ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 94,008 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R + O/S/R ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 79,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 May 2017 79,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 75,340 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perishing

high level stop light not working

rear exhaust blowing from joint

Pass 2 Jun 2015 70,003 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 70,003 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2014 65,348 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 60,878 miles

raer exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 55,961 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear exhaust box deterioted

Pass 17 May 2011 49,291 miles

advise front and rear wipers split.

advise rear exhaust box outter skin peeling away.

Fail 17 May 2011 49,291 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise front and rear wipers split.

advise rear exhaust box outter skin peeling away.

Pass 13 May 2010 43,500 miles

advise all tyres excessively perished

advise both front tyres on legal limits

advise front brake pads on min legal thickness and front discs corroded and lipped

Pass 18 May 2009 36,520 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 28,772 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 20,769 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 20,769 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 SVD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SVD, 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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RY53 SVD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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