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MM53 WGP

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

68,140 mi
Last recorded68,140 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 WGP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 68,140 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 68,140 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 67,212 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear axle corroded

under rear of vehicle coddoded

Fail 20 Jan 2022 67,212 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear axle corroded

under rear of vehicle coddoded

Pass 20 Jan 2021 66,052 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 66,050 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o\s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed o\s rear (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2020 65,273 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n\s and o\s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o\s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 65,273 miles

Brake performance not tested o\s rear wheel cylinder leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Coil spring fractured or broken o\s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system o\s rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n\s and o\s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o\s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 62,696 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n\s and o\s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n\s ()

Wheel bearing slightly noisy o\s rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2019 62,679 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n\s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n\s and o\s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n\s ()

Wheel bearing slightly noisy o\s rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2018 59,436 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 56,593 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 53,841 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 50,634 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 50,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 46,403 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 42,887 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 38,462 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 34,679 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 30,192 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 24,643 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 18,930 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 18,930 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 12,786 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 WGP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WGP, 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 WGP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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