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SO53 ULB

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,139 mi
Last recorded122,139 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 ULB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 122,139 miles

front inner brake pads appear to be getting low.

hand brake travel becoming poor.

near side front coil spring corroded.

off side front side repetor discoloured.

rear exhaust silencer corroded and slight blow.

Pass 1 Dec 2017 111,970 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 100,210 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 100,207 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 87,761 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 76,703 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 76,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 68,626 miles

both front outer c/v boots cracked and perished

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 17 Jan 2013 59,785 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 59,785 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 50,461 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 50,461 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 39,423 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 37,321 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 37,321 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

all outer tyrewalls cracked & perished

rear silencer outer casing deteriorating & in poor condition

Pass 28 May 2008 34,827 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 26,814 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ULB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SO53 ULB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO53 ULB registered?

SO53 ULB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 January 2004.

Is SO53 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO53 ULB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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