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SW53DXA
2003 CITROEN C3
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1360cc
General Information
- Registration SW53DXA
- Manufacturer CITROEN
- Model C3
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1360cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
13
Passes
7
Failures
65%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
1 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 64,298 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- hand brake has little reserve at lever
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
28 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 60,676 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 60,676 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 57,533 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2018 12 Jun 20269 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 53,183 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2017 12 Jun 202630 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,788 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2015 12 Jun 202614 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,611 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2014 12 Jun 202613 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 37,611 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
7 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 33,666 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
19 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,734 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
22 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,754 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
22 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 29,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
23 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 26,287 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
22 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 26,287 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
18 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,815 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2010 12 Jun 202617 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 22,815 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
17 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 19,114 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,114 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 15,639 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
15 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 11,700 MI
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SW53DXA was registered on 2003-11-22
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