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KH53 YMJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

62,330 mi
Last recorded62,330 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH53 YMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 62,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2017 57,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 57,640 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre excessive wear on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre excessive wear on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 53,322 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear shock bush perished

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear shock bush perished

Pass 14 Sep 2015 48,456 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 44,492 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 44,487 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 40,184 miles

Accident damage to the front of the vehicle

Fail 15 Oct 2013 40,084 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Accident damage to the front of the vehicle

Front discs worn

Slight brake bind from the nearside front

Pass 18 Oct 2012 36,014 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 36,014 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 34,234 miles

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

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

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

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

noise from cam belt area

Fail 14 Nov 2011 34,233 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

noise from cam belt area

Pass 6 Dec 2010 32,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front anti roll bar rubber bush split

rear exhaust box coroded through outer skin

Pass 16 Dec 2009 28,819 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 28,819 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 23,390 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 23,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres and o/s/f tyre outer sidewalls and edge of tread perrished and splitting

Pass 14 Jan 2008 18,862 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 13,625 miles

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

both front wheel arch liners have been touching the wheels a.s.a.p

Pass 10 Jan 2007 13,625 miles

both front wheel arch liners have been touching the wheels a.s.a.p

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 YMJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YMJ, 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 YMJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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