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SN53 RTW

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

58,016 mi
Last recorded58,016 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 RTW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2012 58,016 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brakes slightly binding. under chassis has under-trays/covers.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 58,016 miles

front brakes slightly binding. under chassis has under-trays/covers.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 69,860 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 69,858 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 67,842 miles

brakes stiff vehicle standing

Pass 18 Mar 2010 60,463 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 60,463 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 42,540 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 42,540 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 33,137 miles

drivers seat belt does not retract fully

exhaust back box is badly corroded

n/s front tyre is worn to 2mm others to 3mm

o/s repeater bulb is faded

Pass 12 Mar 2007 26,908 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 26,858 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake discs are lipped

exhaust back box is corroded

n/s front tyre is worn to 3mm

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 RTW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RTW, 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 RTW registered?

SN53 RTW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 February 2004.

Is SN53 RTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN53 RTW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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