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MD53 DHO

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,258 mi
Last recorded94,258 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 DHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 94,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear , rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both no plate lights dull

Fail 10 Mar 2017 94,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear , rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both no plate lights dull

Pass 29 Feb 2016 78,861 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 69,542 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 66,821 miles

N/S/R bumpstop is loose.

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

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

Small cut on o/s/f tyre sidewall not to cord.

Fail 7 Mar 2013 63,360 miles

Front discs are worn on inside faces. Change at service.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 63,360 miles

Front discs are worn on inside faces. Change at service.

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2012 58,941 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 58,941 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 54,756 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 52,490 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 52,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 50,601 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 50,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 42,771 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 42,771 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 27,009 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 27,009 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Outer Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 DHO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MD53 DHO, 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 DHO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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