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MC53 OEO

2004 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,004 mi
Last recorded93,004 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 OEO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 93,004 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 86,751 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 78,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 78,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 71,783 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 71,780 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 67,614 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 54,153 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2010 36,874 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 27,528 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 65,345 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 65,345 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 18,824 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 18,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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MC53 OEO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MC53 OEO, 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 OEO registered?

MC53 OEO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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