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MM53 HSV

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,151 mi
Last recorded84,151 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 HSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 84,151 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front wiper in poor condition

Pass 23 May 2016 80,377 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre silencer in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2015 72,726 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,272 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 64,524 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 55,544 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 24 May 2012 55,544 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 15,496 miles

rear silencer corroded badly

Fail 6 May 2011 15,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear silencer corroded badly

Pass 11 May 2010 37,644 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 28,598 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 20,492 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 14,398 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 13,548 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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MM53 HSV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MM53 HSV, 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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What year was MM53 HSV registered?

MM53 HSV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 February 2004.

Is MM53 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM53 HSV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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