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MM53 VBE

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,997 mi
Last recorded116,997 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 VBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 116,997 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 115,775 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 114,188 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective bush cracked/perished ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on both cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing on both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/r14/81t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge/under inflated

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sump corroded has slight seepage

Fail 30 Sep 2019 114,188 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Side repeater incorrect colour on both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective bush cracked/perished ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on both cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing on both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/r14/81t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge/under inflated

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sump corroded has slight seepage

Pass 26 Sep 2018 112,311 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 110,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by coil spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 107,495 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre edge worn

Pass 12 Oct 2015 104,530 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 30 Dec 2014 104,453 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2014 104,453 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2014 102,095 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 90,068 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 82,765 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 82,765 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 71,792 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 60,674 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 53,533 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 42,587 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 30,165 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 VBE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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