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KW53 EAC

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,467 mi
Last recorded108,467 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 EAC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 108,467 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 101,571 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 101,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Road wheel badly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 96,544 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 88,901 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 88,947 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 88,947 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear coil spring fractured 2 (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 83,580 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 83,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 67,478 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 67,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 54,152 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 54,152 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 43,321 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 33,653 miles

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

advise hi-level stoplight not working

Pass 27 Oct 2010 26,702 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 16,772 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 7,127 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 6,038 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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KW53 EAC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KW53 EAC, 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 KW53 EAC registered?

KW53 EAC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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