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SO53 THV

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,109 mi
Last recorded74,109 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 THV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 74,109 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Sep 2023 63,081 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Noise/creaking from upper macpherson strut mounting/bearing

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 58,957 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Noise/creaking from upper macpherson strut mounting/bearing

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 58,953 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high manual adjuster inop (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Noise/creaking from upper macpherson strut mounting/bearing

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 57,403 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from filter housing gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 57,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from filter housing gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 55,774 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))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 50,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front wipers smear the screen

Pass 22 Mar 2018 49,399 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust centre section corroding

part worn tyre fitted to nearside rear

sump corroded and starting to leak

Fail 13 Mar 2018 49,390 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in side of back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust centre section corroding

part worn tyre fitted to nearside rear

sump corroded and starting to leak

Pass 8 Mar 2017 48,398 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode, pads 5mm, inner not visible

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 - 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 47,404 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 46,432 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 45,284 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 44,383 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 44,365 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 43,234 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2012 43,233 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)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2011 41,177 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 41,177 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 39,101 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 39,098 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 36,094 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 31,327 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 26,206 miles

interior mirror restricted viewing

Fail 22 Jan 2007 25,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

toys stuck on to dash may be off puting to driver,also internal mirror cover has restricted mirror viewing area

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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SO53 THV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 SO53 THV, 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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SO53 THV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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