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SN53 MJC

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,257 mi
Last recorded70,257 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 MJC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2023 70,257 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view poor (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 69,251 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 68,070 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 64,770 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 63,209 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 63,209 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 62,269 miles

Rear both tyres cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2017 60,340 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2016 59,085 miles

Centre Rear brake pipe slightly corroded.advise

Front discs and pads low,advise

Rear exhaust bracket broken.advise

Rear rear exhaust has slight leaks.advise

Fail 30 Jan 2016 59,085 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf and nsf drop links rubbers perished (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high osf and nsf aims too high (1.8)

Centre Rear brake pipe slightly corroded.advise

Front discs and pads low,advise

Rear exhaust bracket broken.advise

Rear rear exhaust has slight leaks.advise

Pass 2 Feb 2015 57,265 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 57,265 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 53,252 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside and Nearside rear wheels are slightly binding

Rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2013 50,957 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 48,061 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 17 Jan 2011 41,625 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both repeaters white light

handbrake stiff

rear exhaust mount insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2011 41,625 miles

both repeaters white light

handbrake stiff

rear exhaust mount insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2010 34,568 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 27,608 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 19,775 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 10,872 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 MJC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SN53 MJC, 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 MJC registered?

SN53 MJC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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