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MD53 LWK

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,493 mi
Last recorded91,493 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 91,493 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 91,493 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 84,920 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 79,557 miles

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2014 79,456 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 72,714 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 72,714 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

water in n/s headlight. unit.

Pass 24 Mar 2012 66,445 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 66,445 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust silencer starting to corrode.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 54,616 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 54,616 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear silencer starting to corrode.

Fail 5 Feb 2010 41,937 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise to remove wheels for a full brake inspection and brake pad check

Pass 5 Feb 2010 41,937 miles

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

advise to remove wheels for a full brake inspection and brake pad check

Pass 22 Jan 2009 35,497 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 27,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 27,688 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 21,004 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 LWK 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 58.8%.

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 LWK, 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 LWK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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