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KD53 KXM

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,147 mi
Last recorded99,147 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 KXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 99,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust mounts corroded.

Fail 26 Aug 2013 99,143 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust mounts corroded.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 91,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise eng. man light on

advise exhauset bracket snaped (exhaust still secure)

advise off side repeater slightly white

advise slight imbalance

Fail 12 Oct 2012 91,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise eng. man light on

advise exhauset bracket snaped (exhaust still secure)

advise off side repeater slightly white

advise slight imbalance

Pass 6 May 2011 73,815 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

em light on dash illuminated

n/s/r handbrake slightly low

Fail 6 May 2011 73,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

em light on dash illuminated

n/s/r handbrake slightly low

Pass 6 May 2010 63,290 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 63,290 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 May 2009 51,509 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 39,016 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 31,700 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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KD53 KXM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KD53 KXM, 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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KD53 KXM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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