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MD53 KYP

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,509 mi
Last recorded87,509 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 KYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 87,509 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 87,505 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 85,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 85,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 80,398 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 80,396 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 73,185 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 66,021 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 66,021 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 59,808 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 59,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 51,860 miles

cannot inspect front brake pads due to design of wheels

Pass 19 Jan 2011 50,177 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 50,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 45,498 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 41,422 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 41,418 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 35,163 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 31,468 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 KYP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KYP, 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 KYP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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