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MM53 UYR

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,610 mi
Last recorded77,610 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 UYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 77,610 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 77,032 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 77,032 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 76,360 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both fronts & both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust silencer delaminating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 75,674 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust Silencer Delaminating

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 75,012 miles

Front Exhaust Silencer Delaminating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 74,405 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 71,589 miles

Central Rear Upper High viz inop

Pass 19 Jul 2018 69,545 miles

Brake fluid slightly discoloured

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 67,206 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre Running Tread Off On Inside Edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 67,206 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre Running Tread Off On Inside Edge

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 64,326 miles

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 62,116 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2015 62,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 61,094 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight cracks nearside front tyre

Fail 15 May 2014 61,094 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight cracks nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2013 53,162 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jun 2012 43,917 miles

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

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

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

req new rear wiper blade

Pass 7 Jun 2011 35,178 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 35,136 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 27,687 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 23,846 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 23,846 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 18,471 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 13,805 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 11,586 miles

all wiper blades split.

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 UYR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UYR, 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 UYR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 February 2004.

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