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KS53 RNV

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

88,794 mi
Last recorded88,794 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 RNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 88,794 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum very slightly binding

engine oil leak very slight

Fail 7 Jan 2023 88,794 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear brake drum very slightly binding

engine oil leak very slight

Pass 8 Jan 2022 86,866 miles

Rear rear brakes slightly binding

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2020 85,421 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 85,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 83,003 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 83,001 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 77,195 miles

Dipstick broken

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside rear brake binding

Pass 6 Jan 2018 73,486 miles

Dipstick broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wing mirror insecure

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

Fail 6 Jan 2018 73,486 miles

Dipstick broken

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wing mirror insecure

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 68,133 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

front brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2015 55,207 miles

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

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

front brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2014 48,259 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 46,783 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 46,783 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 44,593 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 42,325 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Nov 2011 42,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Nov 2010 40,114 miles

oil leak from under front of vehicle

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise all items above to be inspected

had to top up engine oil by 4l for m.o.t test

Pass 17 Nov 2010 40,114 miles

advise all items above to be inspected

had to top up engine oil by 4l for m.o.t test

oil leak from under front of vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2009 36,897 miles

Both rear shock absorbers starting to weap

Both side repeators starting to flash white

Child seat fitted to offside rear

Various oil leaks

Pass 24 Nov 2008 33,946 miles

Both front and both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Offside rear shock absorber starting to leak

Various oil leaks

Pass 30 Nov 2007 30,965 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 30,827 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 30,827 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 RNV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RNV, 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 RNV registered?

KS53 RNV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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