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KD53 PDK

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,444 mi
Last recorded130,444 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 PDK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 130,444 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 130,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 10,040 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 100,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 87,322 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 87,322 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 135,744 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 135,744 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 121,436 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 103,057 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 103,057 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 86,406 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 86,405 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 61,516 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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KD53 PDK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PDK, 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 KD53 PDK registered?

KD53 PDK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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