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KS53 WEV

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

180,147 mi
Last recorded180,147 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 WEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 180,147 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 178,207 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 176,087 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 174,178 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 171,366 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 164,149 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 159,321 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 154,300 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 149,778 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 149,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 143,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear shocker damp

slight play in steering column top bush/bearing

Pass 17 Sep 2014 134,439 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 134,437 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 125,482 miles

body work damage

n/s/f wheel trim missing

n/s/r brake slight bind

rear suspention bump stops missing

steering pulls right

under tray damaged

Fail 4 Oct 2013 125,482 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

body work damage

n/s/f wheel trim missing

n/s/r brake slight bind

rear suspention bump stops missing

under tray damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2012 117,170 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre low on outer edge

Offside front tyre low on inner and outer edges

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

Rear seat belts not checked due to seat being folded down and items in rear of vehicle.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 107,017 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre on outer sidewall

Exhaust fouling body.

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 106,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Damage to nearside front tyre on outer sidewall

Exhaust fouling body.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 94,964 miles

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

offside front tyre wor low on inside

Fail 2 Oct 2010 109,526 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Oct 2010 94,761 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inside

Pass 10 Oct 2009 84,787 miles

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

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

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

nearside front upper suspension mounting has slight deterioration

Pass 22 Nov 2008 73,522 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 73,522 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 59,830 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Dec 2006 46,186 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 WEV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WEV, 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 WEV registered?

KS53 WEV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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