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KR53 YNY

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,410 mi
Last recorded84,410 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 YNY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 84,410 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 79,681 miles

Engine injector chuffing

N/s/r tyre scuffed wall area

Fail 15 Mar 2018 79,618 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine injector chuffing

N/s/r tyre scuffed wall area

Pass 9 Mar 2017 77,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre crackingwall area

Offside Front Headlamp misted

Rear brake pads worn

Rear indicators fading

Fail 7 Mar 2017 77,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking wall area

Offside Front Headlampmisted

Rear brake pads worn

Rear indicators fading

Pass 1 Mar 2016 75,463 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly torn

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner advise to replace (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on outer side wall advise to replace

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front headlamp has water ingress

Offside Front stearing has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner advise to replace (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust deteriating

Pass 5 Mar 2015 73,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre perishing and slight cuts outer side wall

o/s/r bump stop slightly insecure

rear exhaust scilencer deteriated

rear wiper blade torn

slight corrosion o/s/r coil spring

Fail 5 Mar 2015 73,659 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre perishing and slight cuts outer side wall

o/s/r bump stop slightly insecure

rear exhaust scilencer deteriated

rear wiper blade torn

slight corrosion o/s/r coil spring

Pass 4 Mar 2014 65,250 miles

centre brake light inop

exhaust back box corroded

o/s/f flexy brake hose not clipped into strut bracket properly

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childseat

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Fail 3 Mar 2014 65,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

centre brake light inop

exhaust back box corroded

o/s/f flexy brake hose not clipped into strut bracket properly

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childseat

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 25 Feb 2013 50,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light inop

cut on o/s/r tyre tread not quite to inner cords? [185/60/15h]

n/s/f suspension top strut bearing sticking slightly

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childseat

wear on front brake discs

Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,544 miles

centre brake light inop

indicator stalk slightly worn

n/s/f suspension top strut bearing started to stick

n/s/r tyre worn to approx 2mm on outer edge

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

wear on front brake discs but unable to check pads with wheels on

Pass 3 Mar 2011 25,242 miles

both front suspension top strut bearings possibly starting to stick slightly?

high level brake light inop

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm [185/60/15h]

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

unable to check parts of vehicle properly due to covers

Pass 5 Feb 2010 15,349 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 10,527 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 7,728 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 6,088 miles

rear wiper blade split

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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KR53 YNY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KR53 YNY, 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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KR53 YNY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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