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KS53 ZKG

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,970 mi
Last recorded72,970 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 ZKG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 72,970 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 72,970 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 71,760 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 71,760 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Unable to do due to ehaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 70,644 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 69,432 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 69,432 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 68,318 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 67,202 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 66,079 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 66,079 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 37,599 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 35,778 miles

Central Rear BRAKE LIGHT IN OP

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 33,075 miles

Rear exhaust box coroded

Fail 25 Jan 2017 33,075 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box coroded

Pass 31 Dec 2015 28,318 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 22,211 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 15,991 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 9,566 miles

engine light on

Pass 5 Jan 2012 9,304 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 8,569 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 7,757 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 7,139 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 6,409 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 5,281 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 ZKG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZKG, 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 ZKG registered?

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

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