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CU53 MBV

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,520 mi
Last recorded123,520 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 MBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 123,520 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 123,520 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 121,471 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 115,553 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 115,545 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 111,906 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 106,670 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s front lamp has water in it

Pass 11 Jan 2013 103,655 miles

some rust on rear chassie

oil ;leak

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s front head light poor beam image & has moisture

Pass 8 Dec 2011 97,390 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

o/s head lamp has moisture

poor beam image o/s fr

rear chassi rusty

wipper blades torn on edge (both front )

Fail 8 Dec 2011 97,390 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

o/s head lamp has moisture

poor beam image o/s fr

rear chassi rusty

wipper blades torn on edge (both front )

Pass 1 Nov 2010 91,185 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 91,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 87,869 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 84,799 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 84,794 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 70,354 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 70,354 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 49,797 miles

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

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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CU53 MBV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU53 MBV, 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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CU53 MBV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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