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MD53 LXE

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,268 mi
Last recorded70,268 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 70,268 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 64,380 miles

Nearside outer sill weak.

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition.

Fail 11 Apr 2017 64,378 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside outer sill weak.

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition.

front discs in poor condition.

front pads low.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 63,883 miles

Front brake pads wearing slightly

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

exhaust centre and rear boxes outer layers badly deteriorated

front brake discs badly corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2016 63,883 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake pads wearing slightly

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

exhaust centre and rear boxes outer layers badly deteriorated

front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2015 56,565 miles

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

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)

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

exhaust tailpipe outer layer deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

offside front suspension top mount slightly deteriorated

offside rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

offside windscreen wiper deteriorated

Fail 3 Feb 2015 56,565 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust tailpipe outer layer deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

offside front suspension top mount slightly deteriorated

offside rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

offside windscreen wiper deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2014 46,505 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 43,152 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 37,790 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 32,619 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 32,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2010 25,826 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 25,304 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 19,333 miles

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

informed rear high level brake light disconnected & masked out

nearside front tyre sidewall & outer treads poor condition (cracking)

offside front tyre poor sidewall condition & treads cracking

offside rear tyre poor sidewall condition & treads cracking

Fail 13 Nov 2007 15,938 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 15,938 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 13,616 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 LXE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LXE, 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 LXE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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