MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,282 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear stop light not working replace asap
Nearside Front wiper split on end of blade replace asap
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose held up with wire attention required asap (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
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
Central Rear stop light not working replace asap
Nearside Front wiper split on end of blade replace asap
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose held up with wire attention required asap (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil looking low (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
screenwash pressure weak or low fluid
service warning light on
slight uneven wear on offside front tyre
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak ()
exhaust centre and rear corroded and deteriorated
exhaust centre and rear have slight leaks/blowing
service warning light on
uneven wear on inner tread of front tyre(s
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak ()
exhaust centre and rear corroded and deteriorated
exhaust centre and rear have slight leaks/blowing
service warning light on
uneven wear on inner tread of front tyre(s
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak ()
exhaust system corroded and deteriorated
service warning light on
uneven wear on front tyre tread(s
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak ()
exhaust system corroded and deteriorated
service warning light on
uneven wear on front tyre tread(s
exhaust deteriorated/corroded
headlight adjuster moved
item removed from drivers view of the road
oil leak
service warning light on
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust deteriorated/corroded
headlight adjuster moved
item removed from drivers view of the road
oil leak
service warning light on
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front wiper blades deteriorated
offside front tyre worn and perished
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front wiper blades deteriorated
offside front tyre worn and perished
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust rear silencer box heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust rear silencer box heavily corroded
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
airbag warning light on
service warning light on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
high level stop light inop
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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MD53 HZU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 HZU, 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 HZU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 February 2004.
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