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KW53 EAX

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,348 mi
Last recorded87,348 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 EAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 87,348 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 87,348 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 71,831 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 71,831 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 66,435 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 60,824 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 60,824 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also perished and has splits to the tread not yet deep enough to expose the ply/cord (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on the inner edge and is only just legal.. Also perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 55,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 55,871 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 50,561 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 50,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 40,141 miles

Exhaust system has a hanger broken at the rear, exhaust still secure.

Fail 14 Feb 2013 40,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust system has a hanger broken at the rear, exhaust still secure.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 34,156 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 32,755 miles

Two rear tyre walls cracking.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 29,676 miles

two rear tyres outer walls cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2008 26,962 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 25,058 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 23,058 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 22,137 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 EAX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EAX, 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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KW53 EAX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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