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MD53 MUW

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,125 mi
Last recorded54,125 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 MUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 54,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 54,123 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside steering arm has slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2016 52,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear exhaust clamp (7.1.2)

High level brake light inoperative

Oil leak from sump ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 52,675 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear exhaust clamp (7.1.2)

High level brake light inoperative

Oil leak from sump ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 49,187 miles

Nearside rear ture has a nail in tread

Rear wiper rubber is split

Pass 18 Jun 2014 45,460 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2014 45,460 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 41,912 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 41,912 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 38,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 38,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 17,717 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 17,717 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 29,994 miles

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

both front disc's slight worn

Fail 25 Jun 2010 29,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front disc's slight worn

Pass 27 Aug 2009 29,167 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 27,704 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 2 Feb 2009 27,704 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

pads getting low

Pass 1 Feb 2008 24,846 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 21,261 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 MUW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MUW, 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 MUW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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