MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,538 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine warning light on
high level brake lamp inopperative
engine warning light on
high level brake lamp inopperative
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MC53 JAU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 MC53 JAU, 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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What year was MC53 JAU registered?
MC53 JAU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 January 2004.
Is MC53 JAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for MC53 JAU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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