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SO53 ULW

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,836 mi
Last recorded113,836 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 May 2021 113,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top shock mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 108,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 103,848 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 97,217 miles

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

Nearside Slight play inner rack ball joint

Pass 17 Jul 2017 92,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 89,701 miles

Front wiper/s worn

Pass 4 Sep 2015 86,329 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 83,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre cracking but not exposing cords

Pass 23 Sep 2013 80,017 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 77,211 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 72,784 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 68,933 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 68,933 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 66,257 miles

gear change tight

n/s number plate bulb lens missing

rear suspension bump stops missing

rear wiper torn

Fail 3 Aug 2009 66,257 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

exhaust corroded

gear change tight

n/s number plate bulb lens missing

rear suspension bump stops missing

rear wiper torn

Pass 28 Aug 2008 62,383 miles

nearside rear number plate bulb holder lens missing

offside front bottom balljoint protector missing

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2008 62,383 miles

nearside rear number plate bulb holder lens missing not affecting light output

offside front bottom balljoint protector missing

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2008 62,383 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

nearside rear number plate bulb holder lens missing not affecting light output

offside front bottom balljoint protector missing

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2008 54,892 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 54,892 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 39,716 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 39,716 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW ON TREAD

CORROSION ON EXHAUST

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMITS

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 ULW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ULW, 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 SO53 ULW registered?

SO53 ULW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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