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MM53 OTE

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,623 mi
Last recorded66,623 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 OTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 66,623 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 64,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2017 64,131 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wiper blades worn

Pass 15 Apr 2016 60,944 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

movement in steering rack

Pass 6 Apr 2015 56,829 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2014 52,414 miles

exhaust deteriorated

n/side front h/lamp glass condension in side lamp

Fail 2 Apr 2014 52,414 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

n/side front h/lamp glass condension in side lamp

Fail 30 Mar 2013 47,866 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

movement in rack

n/side front tyre wearing on edges

n/side rear tyre cracking on tread & wearing on edge

rear brakes adjustment {h/brake }

Pass 30 Mar 2013 47,866 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

movement in rack

n/side front tyre wearing on edges

n/side rear tyre cracking on tread & wearing on edge

rear brakes adjustment {h/brake }

Pass 29 Mar 2012 43,033 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 43,032 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear box adjustment

Pass 4 Apr 2011 38,280 miles

rear brakes adjustment

Fail 4 Apr 2011 38,280 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brakes adjustment

Pass 2 Apr 2010 33,480 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 33,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 28,872 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 28,853 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

rear brakes adjustment

Pass 2 Apr 2008 24,667 miles

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

rear brakes adjustment

Pass 24 Oct 2006 15,294 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 OTE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OTE, 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 OTE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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