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MD53 DXZ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

59,591 mi
Last recorded59,591 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 DXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 59,591 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 58,811 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 57,657 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 54,686 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 52,132 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 52,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 49,898 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 47,432 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 47,432 miles

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 44,212 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 40,726 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 37,100 miles

Nearside Rear showing age related cracking on outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearing 2mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 32,606 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 28,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 27,660 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 27,660 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 26,403 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 24,202 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 21,829 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 21,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 19,082 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 15,551 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 11,475 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 DXZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 DXZ, 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 MD53 DXZ registered?

MD53 DXZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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The MOT history for MD53 DXZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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