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CV53FNO
2003 CITROEN C3
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1360cc
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- Registration CV53FNO
- Manufacturer CITROEN
- Model C3
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1360cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
12
Passes
12
Failures
50%
Pass Rate
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82 Total Defects Recorded
9 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 100,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust silencer heavily corroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 98,173 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2018 16 Jun 202631 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 98,173 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
1 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,905 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- exhaust in poor condition
31 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 94,905 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- exhaust in poor condition
- Oil leak ()
14 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 90,939 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2016 16 Jun 202613 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 90,939 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
3 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,263 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2015 16 Jun 20263 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 87,262 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
4 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,274 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2014 16 Jun 20261 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 83,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
26 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 79,284 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2013 16 Jun 202626 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 79,284 MI
16 Jun 202616 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,645 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
16 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 73,645 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 68,075 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 62,545 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2010 16 Jun 20261 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 62,523 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
9 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 57,392 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2009 16 Jun 20268 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 57,392 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
17 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 48,741 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2008 16 Jun 202612 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 48,737 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
4 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 40,899 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2007 16 Jun 20262 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 40,034 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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CV53FNO was registered on 2003-09-01
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