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KX53 CYE

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,519 mi
Last recorded81,519 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 CYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 81,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 79,884 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 78,264 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 76,425 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 74,222 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 74,222 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 72,925 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 70,231 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 67,611 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 65,064 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 65,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 61,459 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 57,705 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 57,696 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both rear tyres showing signs of cracking and perishing on outer side wall

Pass 22 Dec 2014 52,849 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 48,981 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 48,963 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 46,072 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 42,023 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 38,824 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 35,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 33,626 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 29,891 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 29,891 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 24,538 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 24,538 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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KX53 CYE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KX53 CYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX53 CYE registered?

KX53 CYE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is KX53 CYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX53 CYE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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