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KY53 OEX

2004 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,378 mi
Last recorded36,378 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 OEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 36,378 miles

exhaust back box outer skin

Fail 26 Jul 2022 36,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin

Pass 25 Mar 2014 34,613 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

o/s/r bump stop missing

strongly advise both rear tyres perished inner wall

Fail 25 Mar 2014 34,612 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box corroded

o/s/r bump stop missing

strongly advise both rear tyres perished inner wall

Pass 27 Apr 2010 34,587 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 34,548 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 34,548 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 30,091 miles

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

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

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 OEX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OEX, 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 KY53 OEX registered?

KY53 OEX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 February 2004.

Is KY53 OEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 OEX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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