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ET53 MLE

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,686 mi
Last recorded92,686 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 MLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 92,686 miles

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 19 Aug 2017 92,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 13 May 2017 91,649 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 91,649 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 91,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs deteriorating

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 11 May 2016 88,257 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 88,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 80,773 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 80,773 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 71,071 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 70,916 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 60,240 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 51,741 miles

advise corrosion forming on rear box.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 45,714 miles

advise corrosion forming on rear box.

Fail 3 Feb 2011 45,714 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise corrosion forming on rear box.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 37,342 miles

advise both sides rear tyres on 3mm and slight perishing.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 31,480 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 24,475 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 18,835 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 18,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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ET53 MLE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ET53 MLE, 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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ET53 MLE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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