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MM53 TXL

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,064 mi
Last recorded103,064 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 TXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 103,064 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 103,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 96,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 96,423 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 90,564 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 90,564 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 84,676 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 84,676 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 68,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 52,569 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Jan 2014 46,532 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 46,531 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 43,184 miles

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP IS NOT WORKING

Fail 9 Jan 2013 43,182 miles

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

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

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP IS NOT WORKING

Pass 17 Jan 2012 42,096 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 42,095 miles

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

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

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 20 Jan 2011 40,853 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 39,485 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 38,078 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 38,078 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED AND SPLITING

REAR SILENCER IN VERY POOR CONDITION

Pass 24 Jan 2008 36,846 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 33,105 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 TXL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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