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SN53 ALW

2004 Citroen C3

Gold Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,160 mi
Last recorded72,160 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 ALW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 72,160 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 72,160 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 63,116 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 53,912 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 43,872 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 41,693 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

O/S/F STUD WHEELNUT

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 37,819 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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SN53 ALW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Gold with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SN53 ALW, 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 SN53 ALW registered?

SN53 ALW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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