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MD53 KYY

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,017 mi
Last recorded74,017 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 KYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2016 74,017 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits emission test aborted high lambda readings and engine mis fire. (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box mounting bracket corroded/broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

engine mis firing

mil lamp on

Pass 6 Mar 2015 66,950 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded.mount braket corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2014 59,774 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust back box deterioating

Pass 14 Mar 2014 59,774 miles

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

exhaust back box deterioating

Pass 15 Mar 2013 52,053 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 52,053 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust back box corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2012 42,164 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 32,788 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 32,478 miles

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

offside front inner tyre worn

Pass 11 Jan 2010 27,180 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 27,180 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 20,731 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 14,443 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 10,749 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 KYY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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