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MM53 VML

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,026 mi
Last recorded104,026 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 VML
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 104,026 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 100,428 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 98,369 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 98,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 94,179 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 94,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 90,913 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 90,913 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 86,656 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 86,656 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 82,134 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 82,132 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 79,548 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 78,063 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 77,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 69,503 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 69,503 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 59,912 miles

rear registration plate is starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Apr 2008 59,912 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear registration plate is starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Feb 2007 44,790 miles

both front wipers showing signs of wear

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 VML is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VML, 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 VML is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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