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SN53 UJZ

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,955 mi
Last recorded68,955 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 UJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 68,955 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 68,953 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 61,252 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 61,249 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front tyres soft

Pass 4 Jun 2014 57,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 52,603 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2012 47,368 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front wiper blades torn on edges not affecting drivers view

Fail 4 Jun 2012 47,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front wiper blades torn on edges not affecting drivers view

Pass 17 Jun 2011 43,285 miles

both rear suspension bump stops missing

connector on o/s/f headlight bulb melted

exhaust corroded and rear silencer outer skin peeling

rear middle seatbelt slightly disorted

rear wiper torn

Fail 14 Jun 2011 43,285 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

connector on o/s/f headlight bulb melted

exhaust corroded and rear silencer outer skin peeling

rear middle seatbelt slightly disorted

rear wiper torn

Pass 12 Jun 2010 38,362 miles

front windscreen film inside glass showing deteriation

nearside front door check strap loose

nearside rear tyre minor cracks in rubber

offside front door check strap not working

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2010 38,360 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

bonnet stay pivot clip broken

cracks in outer sidewall n/s/r tyre

exhaust corrodedand rear silencer outer skin peeling

rear wiper torn

Pass 16 Jun 2009 34,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2008 29,738 miles

alt belt showing signs of cracking

both front indicators beggining to show white light

n/s/f headlight has slight condensation in it

rear bumper starting to come adrift at n/s

rear middle seatbelt starting to fray in centre

Pass 11 Jun 2007 24,752 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 24,742 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 UJZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UJZ, 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 UJZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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