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KB53 OEH

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

55,195 mi
Last recorded55,195 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 OEH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 55,195 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 26 Jan 2022 55,195 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour white light x 6 (4.4.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracks showing cords ... 19 year old tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 2 Feb 2021 54,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 53,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 51,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 50,078 miles

exhaust deteriorating slight blow

oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2018 50,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

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exhaust deteriorating slight blow

oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2017 48,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 19 Jan 2016 46,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 20 Jan 2015 43,043 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 43,043 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 39,123 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 39,123 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 38,763 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 37,223 miles

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 29,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre Side Wall Deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2011 29,901 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Side Wall Deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2010 18,482 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 17,847 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish/crack

Pass 28 Jan 2009 15,268 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 12,435 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 9,036 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 OEH is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KB53 OEH, 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 OEH is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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