2004 Citroen C3 1.6L Petrol · AD53 RZW
2004 Citroen C3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 90,266 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,266 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD53 RZW Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 90,266 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD53 RZW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Citroen C3 (AD53 RZW) between January 2007 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (24 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
AD53 RZW Mileage History
- 25/01/200721,725 mi
- 31/01/200823,766 mi+2,041 mi
- 30/01/200925,415 mi+1,649 mi
- 02/02/201026,597 mi+1,182 mi
- 03/02/201127,735 mi+1,138 mi
- 26/01/201228,821 mi+1,086 mi
- 04/02/201329,576 mi+755 mi
- 06/02/201430,210 mi+634 mi
- 18/02/201530,875 mi+665 mi
- 17/02/201631,634 mi+759 mi
- 15/02/201732,313 mi+679 mi
- 19/02/201833,061 mi+748 mi
- 05/03/201933,094 mi+33 mi
- 26/02/202042,201 mi+9,107 mi
- 27/02/202042,235 mi+34 mi
- 17/02/202148,618 mi+6,383 mi
- 26/02/202148,729 mi+111 mi
- 23/02/202257,081 mi+8,352 mi
- 24/02/202367,160 mi+10,079 mi
- 13/02/202475,270 mi+8,110 mi
- 18/02/202582,544 mi+7,274 mi
- 18/02/202582,544 mi
- 12/02/202690,266 mi+7,722 mi
- 12/02/202690,266 mi
Average of roughly 3,598 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C3 (Mk1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Front suspension coil spring fractureSerious
High salt corrosion and speed cushions on UK roads cause the front coil springs to fracture prematurely near the lower cup seat. In severe cases, the broken spring coil uncoils and punctures the front tyre, prompting DVSA safety recall R/2005/033 to fit protective catch plates.
- SensoDrive automated transmission actuator and software failureSerious
The optional SensoDrive automated manual transmission relies on electric actuators for clutch engagement and gear selection. Software glitches, wiring loom degradation and worn actuator motors lead to jerky gear shifting, failure to select reverse, or complete transmission lockout with a flashing snowflake symbol on the dashboard.
- 1.4 TU3 petrol cylinder head gasket oil leakageModerate
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