MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,997 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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
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
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))
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 ()
Offside Front Inner tyre edge worn
offside front tyre worn on edge
rear number plate deteriorated
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
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
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of MM53 VBE?
You can check the full history of MM53 VBE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was MM53 VBE registered?
MM53 VBE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2004.
Is MM53 VBE safe to buy?
The MOT history for MM53 VBE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does MM53 VBE have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MM53 VBE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.