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KH53 YLR

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,271 mi
Last recorded48,271 miles
Recorded on1 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH53 YLR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2017 48,271 miles

Brake fluid low

Brake fluid low

Coolant low

Corrosion to exhaust system

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

Rear wiper blade split

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 May 2017 48,271 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake fluid low

Brake fluid low

Coolant low

Corrosion to exhaust system

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

Rear wiper blade split

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 May 2016 43,641 miles

Child seats fitted

Corrosion to parts of exhaust and slight blow

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 39,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advanced corrosion to parts of exhaust system

rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Jun 2015 39,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advanced corrosion to parts of exhaust system

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Jul 2014 34,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

corrosion to parts of exhaust

rear wiper split

Fail 10 Jul 2014 34,631 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

corrosion to parts of exhaust

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and low on tread only just passed test

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Feb 2013 29,645 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 21 Feb 2013 29,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion to exhaust system

n/s/r wheel bearing worn and noisey

no rubber on rear wiper blade

Pass 23 Feb 2012 24,811 miles

coolent and engine oil low

corrosion to rear exhaust box

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 22 Feb 2011 17,902 miles

both front brake discs worn

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

front brake pads 75% or more worn

low to no tread on outer part of of n/s/f tyre rest of tread only 2mm recommend it to be replaced

Fail 21 Feb 2011 17,902 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front brake discs worn

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

front brake pads 75% or more worn

low to no tread on outer part of of n/s/f tyre rest of tread only 2mm recommend it to be replaced

Pass 19 Feb 2010 13,917 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust box

only 3mm of tread on n/s/f tyre

Fail 19 Feb 2010 13,917 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to rear exhaust box

only 3mm of tread on n/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2009 11,413 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 9,308 miles

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

centre stop lamp notworking

Pass 27 Jan 2007 7,676 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 YLR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KH53 YLR, 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 YLR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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