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MM53 VMU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,167 mi
Last recorded56,167 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 56,167 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust system corroded/o/s/r wing damaged

high level brake light inop

Fail 21 Oct 2016 56,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust system corroded/o/s/r wing damaged

high level brake light inop

Pass 23 Feb 2015 49,607 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust back box corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing low and perished on sidewalls

offside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 5 Mar 2014 48,569 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust boxs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 47,146 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 45,748 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2011 44,236 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 42,416 miles

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

both front inner brake pads wearing low

nearside rear outer tyre edge worn

Pass 9 Feb 2009 39,870 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 36,084 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 36,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 26,772 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 VMU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VMU, 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 VMU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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