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KT53 CFX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,900 mi
Last recorded62,900 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 CFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 62,900 miles

engine oil low

Fail 23 Apr 2018 62,900 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil low

Pass 3 Aug 2017 62,412 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 62,412 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket corroded and broken off (7.1.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 62,001 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.B.1b)

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

both bump stops missing

oil level

back box

Pass 27 May 2016 5,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.64mm (4.1.E.1)

front no.plate cracked

offside rear tyre perished

plastic cover obscuring some components in floor areas

rear exhaust hanger detached from exhaust as heavily corroded

Fail 26 May 2016 55,079 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.64mm (4.1.E.1)

front no.plate cracked

nearside rear tyre perished heavily

offside rear tyre perished

plastic cover obscuring some components in floor areas

rear exhaust hanger detached from exhaust as heavily corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2015 51,225 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 51,219 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 51,027 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 51,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

centre brake light x1 bulb out

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 3 Apr 2013 47,075 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 41,667 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 38,256 miles

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

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

engine ecu insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2010 33,533 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 11 Mar 2010 33,533 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,198 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 29,198 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 22,977 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 22,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 18,059 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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KT53 CFX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KT53 CFX, 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 KT53 CFX registered?

KT53 CFX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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