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MD53 JYL

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,857 mi
Last recorded115,857 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 JYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 115,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 115,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 98,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

nsr tyre starting to go out of shape

Fail 13 Jul 2016 98,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure internals loose (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view complete mirror required (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 94,342 miles

o/s front tyre thin on edge

Pass 21 Jul 2014 84,049 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 84,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 75,972 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 75,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

exhaust back box outer skin insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2012 67,223 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 57,522 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 13 Jul 2011 57,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2010 48,875 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 48,872 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 41,019 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 32,095 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 24,894 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 JYL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JYL, 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 JYL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 February 2004.

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