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KU53 OCA

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,909 mi
Last recorded101,909 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 OCA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 101,909 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 101,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm below limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 96,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 90,758 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 84,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 78,501 miles

Front brake pads appear low

Front tyres worn at edges

minor movement in offside front drop link ball joint and nearside front wishbone rear bush

Pass 8 May 2015 73,015 miles

rear silencer deteriorating and mounting bracket broken

Fail 26 Apr 2014 66,959 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2014 66,959 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroding

Pass 3 May 2013 63,808 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 54,964 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 May 2012 54,964 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 44,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2010 36,113 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 27,504 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 13,595 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 9,737 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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KU53 OCA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KU53 OCA, 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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KU53 OCA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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