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MD53 BLX

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,097 mi
Last recorded52,097 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 BLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 52,097 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 51,486 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 51,426 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2019 49,705 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 46,765 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre has uneven tread wear

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre has uneven tread wear

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 38,218 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has uneven tread wear

Nearside headlamp unit has condensation in lense

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre has uneven tread wear

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

Fail 11 Oct 2016 38,218 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has uneven tread wear

Nearside headlamp unit has condensation in lense

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre has uneven tread wear

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 28 Jul 2015 30,282 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 30,282 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 26,225 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 24,742 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 23,045 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 20,452 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 20,452 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 18,170 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 15,841 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 12,695 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 9,313 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 8,687 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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MD53 BLX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MD53 BLX, 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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MD53 BLX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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