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MM53 JXF

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,625 mi
Last recorded68,625 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 JXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 68,625 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 68,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 60,514 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 60,514 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 53,625 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 47,971 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded to excess but not blowing

Pass 15 Feb 2013 44,988 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking across full width of tyre

Fail 15 Feb 2013 44,988 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust back box corroded

o/s/r tyre cracking across full width of tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2012 40,074 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 40,067 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 34,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 29,034 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 29,034 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 24,658 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 20,256 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 14,090 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 JXF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MM53 JXF, 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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MM53 JXF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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