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SO53 WVD

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

47,948 mi
Last recorded47,948 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 WVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 47,948 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 45,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 41,207 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 32,863 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 28,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 26,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

engine mil light on

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2015 26,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine mil light on

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2014 24,818 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 24,818 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 22,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear section corroded

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracks starting to appear

Fail 31 Jan 2013 22,898 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear section corroded

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracks starting to appear

Pass 16 Jan 2012 20,857 miles

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

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

offside front tyre cracked at outer sidewall

Pass 11 Jan 2011 18,858 miles

both front & rear wiper blades starting to perish

Pass 7 Jan 2010 16,874 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 16,874 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 15,108 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 15,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres outer sidewalls perishing

Pass 9 Jan 2008 12,781 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 10,525 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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SO53 WVD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WVD, 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 WVD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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