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KB53 ODU

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

225,273 mi
Last recorded225,273 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 ODU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2020 225,273 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 219,074 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Oct 2019 219,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2018 209,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti roll bar link gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Oct 2018 209,290 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti roll bar link gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 197,250 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 197,250 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 182,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear box outer cover badly rusted

engine oil low

Fail 4 Oct 2016 182,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear box outer cover badly rusted

engine oil low

Pass 19 Oct 2015 169,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 3mm &worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper inoperative

Fail 12 Oct 2015 169,614 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 3mm &worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper inoperative

Pass 20 Oct 2014 156,858 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside number plate light illuminating but dim.

Rear exhaust box correded.

Fail 20 Oct 2014 156,858 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside number plate light illuminating but dim.

Rear exhaust box correded.

Pass 7 Sep 2013 139,265 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 115,842 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 115,842 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 105,125 miles

n/s/rear bump stop missing...

Fail 6 Sep 2011 105,115 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/rear bump stop missing...

Pass 24 Jan 2011 100,142 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 89,974 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 79,594 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 68,001 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 55,980 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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KB53 ODU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KB53 ODU, 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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KB53 ODU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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