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KO53 EFR

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,621 mi
Last recorded84,621 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 EFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2020 84,621 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear bump stops missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 81,732 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 81,729 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 79,256 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 79,256 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 75,876 miles

Central Rear high level brake light inoperative

reverse light inoperative

Fail 22 Feb 2017 75,876 miles

Central Rear high level brake light inoperative

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

reverse light inoperative

Pass 8 Sep 2016 74,926 miles

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

Front Brake discs corroded on inner faces

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 65,239 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 62,223 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 58,328 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 48,607 miles

both front bottom arms inner bushes perished

no reverse light

o/s/f anti roll bar link slight play

Fail 4 Jan 2013 48,607 miles

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

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

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

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

both front bottom arms inner bushes perished

no reverse light

o/s/f anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 23 Jan 2012 40,891 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has flat spot in tread area!!

Pass 14 Jan 2011 36,743 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 31,589 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 27,061 miles

nsf wiper starting to split

Pass 24 Jan 2008 23,016 miles

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

nearside wiperblade split

Pass 30 Jan 2007 18,143 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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KO53 EFR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 KO53 EFR, 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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KO53 EFR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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