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KY53 OEA

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,523 mi
Last recorded68,523 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 OEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 68,523 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 63,078 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 55,292 miles

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

rear box of exhaust in poor condition (corroding)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 48,048 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)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 48,048 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 39,746 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 32,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads not visible

Pass 30 Jan 2008 26,464 miles

Both front wipers beginning to split at ends but still effective.

Front and rear brakes sounded noisy,recommend inspection as unable to fullly inspect pads-limited by wheels.

Fail 30 Jan 2008 26,464 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front wipers beginning to split at ends but still effective.

Front and rear brakes sounded noisy,recommend inspection as unable to fullly inspect pads-limited by wheels.

Pass 2 Feb 2007 19,591 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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KY53 OEA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KY53 OEA, 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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KY53 OEA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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