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KS53 HVB

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,496 mi
Last recorded108,496 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 HVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 108,496 miles

Nearside Front nsf tyre has sidewall cut but not to cords and not longer than is allowed

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 108,393 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front nsf tyre has sidewall cut but not to cords and not longer than is allowed

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 105,804 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 102,977 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 100,692 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 100,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 95,610 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 95,588 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 81,855 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 71,239 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front tyres worn slight on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2010 61,230 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 49,936 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 49,936 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 38,740 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 27,647 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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KS53 HVB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KS53 HVB, 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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KS53 HVB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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