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SN53 ANC

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,525 mi
Last recorded79,525 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 ANC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2022 79,525 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

advanced corrosion on underside

Pass 21 Jul 2021 78,488 miles

GENERAL CORROSION ALL OVER UNDERSIDE

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH OUTER SILLS AT REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 78,488 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour wing (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

GENERAL CORROSION ALL OVER UNDERSIDE

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH OUTER SILLS AT REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 77,663 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14(2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 77,663 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14(2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 (2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 76,768 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 75,498 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 74,257 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 72,100 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 71,284 miles

brake fluid requires replacement

slight noise o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 13 Jul 2015 71,284 miles

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

brake fluid requires replacement

slight noise o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jul 2014 67,262 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 67,262 miles

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 64,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s + n/s front tyres wearing on both edges(165/70/14)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 64,776 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s + n/s front tyres wearing on both edges(165/70/14)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 62,519 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 61,638 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 61,638 miles

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

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 28 Jun 2010 59,152 miles

slight wear front discs

small pinhole in o/s c.v boot

Fail 28 Jun 2010 59,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight wear front discs

small pinhole in o/s c.v boot

Pass 15 Jul 2009 56,350 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 56,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 53,857 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 44,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 44,454 miles

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

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

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 ANC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SN53 ANC, 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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SN53 ANC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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