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SW53DVJ
2003 CITROEN C3
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1360cc
General Information
- Registration SW53DVJ
- Manufacturer CITROEN
- Model C3
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1360cc
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- Expired 17 Aug 2023
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
17
Passes
5
Failures
77.27%
Pass Rate
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59 Total Defects Recorded
17 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 45,729 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
17 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 45,729 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 44,706 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- 4x tyres cracked and perished
- both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 44,704 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- 4x tyres cracked and perished
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
4 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 43,406 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
25 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 42,573 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2020 12 Jun 202625 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 41,497 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2019 12 Jun 202618 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 40,289 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 39,328 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2017 12 Jun 202628 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 38,256 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2016 12 Jun 20264 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 37,338 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
4 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 37,337 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
19 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,030 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,731 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2013 12 Jun 202628 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,413 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2012 12 Jun 202629 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,374 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2011 12 Jun 20262 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,875 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2010 12 Jun 20262 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 30,875 MI
12 Jun 20262 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,684 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2009 12 Jun 20262 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 28,684 MI
12 Jun 20262 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,433 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2008 12 Jun 20266 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,442 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SW53DVJ was registered on 2003-11-08
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