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KH53 YLM

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

101,807 mi
Last recorded101,807 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH53 YLM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 101,807 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 101,029 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 100,112 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 99,163 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 97,665 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 96,690 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 94,227 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 90,330 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 90,330 miles

Brake performance not tested Due To Leaking Pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake Pipe Into ABS Pump Leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 86,681 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both slight cracked rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both slight cracked rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 83,393 miles

1. Engine Cover Fitted 2. Under tray Fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2016 78,706 miles

Rear box skin corroded / loose

Rear Exhaust rear box clamp adrift

Engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2015 74,455 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 69,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear seat belt slow to retract

rearexhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 3 Jan 2013 65,155 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2012 59,218 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

back box outer skin is rusty

Fail 16 Jan 2012 59,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

back box outer skin is rusty

Fail 20 Jan 2011 53,365 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 53,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 47,358 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 40,679 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 33,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

wipers split

Pass 13 Jan 2007 24,763 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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KH53 YLM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KH53 YLM, 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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KH53 YLM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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