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SC53 DRX

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

93,476 mi
Last recorded93,476 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 DRX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 93,476 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

wipers do not park

Fail 3 Aug 2022 93,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

wipers do not park

Pass 3 Aug 2021 90,038 miles

wipers do not park

Fail 2 Aug 2021 90,037 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

wipers do not park

Pass 3 Aug 2020 86,590 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 86,590 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 81,865 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 81,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 76,892 miles

wipers do not self park

Fail 9 Aug 2018 76,890 miles

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

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

wipers do not self park

Pass 29 Sep 2017 72,654 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 22 Aug 2017 72,640 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers dont park

Pass 18 Aug 2016 65,827 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 65,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 60,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 56,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 54,730 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 53,413 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 46,966 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 46,966 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 39,545 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 39,545 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 33,332 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 29,111 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 22,165 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 17,014 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 17,014 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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SC53 DRX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SC53 DRX, 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 SC53 DRX registered?

SC53 DRX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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