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KS53 HUZ

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

133,387 mi
Last recorded133,387 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 HUZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2026 133,387 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2026 133,387 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 124,323 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2025 124,241 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2025 124,139 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 121,512 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust rubber mounts broken

Pass 22 Jan 2023 112,963 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 106,001 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 105,998 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 101,826 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 101,826 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 97,765 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 91,771 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 85,926 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 80,796 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 75,189 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear springs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2015 68,682 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 62,799 miles

offside rear brake pads on limits

Pass 12 Jan 2013 57,862 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 51,364 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 51,361 miles

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

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

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

exhaust backbox outer skin deterioated

Pass 24 Jan 2011 46,052 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 40,039 miles

rear pads appear low advise rear brake check

Fail 19 Jan 2009 31,936 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 31,936 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 24,888 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 24,888 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 20,468 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 20,468 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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KS53 HUZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 KS53 HUZ, 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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What year was KS53 HUZ registered?

KS53 HUZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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