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MD53 SWK

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,092 mi
Last recorded119,092 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 119,092 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 115,886 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs rusted on onner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer casing corroded on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

catalytic converter repaired in past

Fail 5 Mar 2019 115,881 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs rusted on onner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer casing corroded on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

catalytic converter repaired in past

Pass 8 Mar 2018 113,021 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2018 113,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2017 106,411 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2017 106,409 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2016 100,156 miles

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

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

rear tailbox corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 90,599 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaustbox corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 82,232 miles

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

exhaustbox tail corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 73,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

tailbox corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 56,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front discs corroded and worn

n/s/r child seat fitted

rear exhaurst outer skin flaking of

Pass 23 Feb 2011 52,785 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 52,785 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 46,013 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 38,618 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 31,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 26,016 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 SWK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SWK, 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 SWK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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