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KB53 WDP

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

191,884 mi
Last recorded191,884 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 WDP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 191,884 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner shoulders

Nearside wiper deteriorated

Offside headlamp poor

Fail 4 Dec 2015 171,676 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside headlamp poor

Front both tyres worn on inner shoulders

Nearside wiper deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2014 171,202 miles

Coolant leak

both front tyres have worn on inner shoulders

screen cracked on both sides

Pass 2 Jan 2014 152,315 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer shoulder

screen cracked on both sides but not obstructing drivers view of the road

Fail 2 Jan 2014 152,315 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer shoulder

screen cracked on both sides but not obstructing drivers view of the road

Pass 7 Jan 2013 128,968 miles

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front screen cracked in both top corners

Fail 3 Jan 2013 128,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front screen cracked in both top corners

Pass 5 Jan 2012 105,407 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 105,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 7 Feb 2011 83,480 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 83,474 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 70,118 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 56,929 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 45,475 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 45,475 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 35,713 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 WDP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WDP, 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 WDP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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