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HS53 KZM

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,225 mi
Last recorded168,225 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 KZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 168,225 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 153,877 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 153,877 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 138,247 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 121,859 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 106,234 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 106,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2016 91,040 miles

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

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)

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2016 91,040 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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)

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2016 85,547 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 79,280 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2014 79,270 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2014 70,243 miles

front exhaust mount corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 64,407 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 59,670 miles

one rear exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 14 Jan 2011 54,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 47,890 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 42,089 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 35,361 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 26,515 miles

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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HS53 KZM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HS53 KZM, 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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What year was HS53 KZM registered?

HS53 KZM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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