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MM53 KJY

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,342 mi
Last recorded88,342 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 KJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 88,342 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 88,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 71,467 miles

Central Exhaust corroded not blowing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 59,177 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 52,420 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 42,209 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 35,736 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 32,659 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 32,659 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 29,976 miles

exhaust back box corroeded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 28,537 miles

o/s rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 30 Sep 2011 28,357 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 19 Oct 2010 26,221 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 24,920 miles

both front tyres cracked on tred 186/60/15

Pass 7 Feb 2009 23,291 miles

exhaust back box is corroding

o/s/f wiper blade is splitting

Pass 16 Feb 2008 21,446 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 16,402 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 KJY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KJY, 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 KJY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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