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CK53 KMV

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

83,977 mi
Last recorded83,977 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 KMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2017 83,977 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight stiff to turn (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint under load (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment shock mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect misted over (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear suspension noisy and squeaking but no play in joints

Pass 8 Dec 2015 78,038 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated (lower )

Fail 7 Dec 2015 78,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated (lower )

Pass 15 Dec 2014 72,929 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all suspension bushes deteriorated

both front & o/s rear tyres worn on edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

condensation in o/s head light

e.m.l. light on

n/s sill area damaged

o/s rear quarter damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2014 72,929 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all suspension bushes deteriorated

both front & o/s rear tyres worn on edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

condensation in o/s head light

e.m.l. light on

n/s sill area damaged

o/s rear quarter damaged

Fail 12 Dec 2013 66,932 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine light on

front exhaust mount broken

o/s/r body damage

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

water in o/s headlight

Pass 12 Dec 2013 66,932 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on

front exhaust mount broken

o/s/r body damage

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

water in o/s headlight

Pass 12 Dec 2012 61,378 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condensation n/s h/light

eml light on

slight damage to n/s outer sill

Pass 20 Dec 2011 54,261 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

condensation both h/lights

front brake discs worn

o/s/r brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

slight damage to n/s sill

Fail 20 Dec 2011 54,261 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

condensation both h/lights

front brake discs worn

o/s/r brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

slight damage to n/s sill

Pass 10 Dec 2010 46,737 miles

back box outer skin corroded

front discs corroded and worn

rear number plate starting to detiorate

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 11 Dec 2009 41,729 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all front and rear suspension bushes perished

o/s/r tyre worn close to wear indicators

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 15 Dec 2008 38,017 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 38,017 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 34,692 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 29,428 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 29,428 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CK53 KMV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CK53 KMV, 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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CK53 KMV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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