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KY54 XBM

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,699 mi
Last recorded107,699 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 XBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 107,699 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 107,699 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 101,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 96,250 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 96,250 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 89,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in the side walls.

Fail 11 Aug 2016 89,641 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in the side walls.

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 80,162 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 80,162 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 72,171 miles

All tyres perished

Front discs worn

Fail 11 Aug 2014 72,171 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All tyres perished

Front discs worn

Pass 9 Aug 2013 64,029 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 55,881 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 50,082 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 50,082 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 43,520 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 29,028 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 29,028 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 21,678 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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KY54 XBM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KY54 XBM, 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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KY54 XBM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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