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MM53 WVA

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,391 mi
Last recorded105,391 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 105,391 miles

exhaust getting corroded

front anti roll bar mounting bushes getting worn

nearside front tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges

some play steering rack

Fail 27 May 2016 105,371 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust getting corroded

front anti roll bar mounting bushes getting worn

nearside front tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges

some play steering rack

Pass 15 May 2015 100,189 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Wiper blades deteriorated, but still clear screen effectively

Fail 15 May 2015 100,189 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Wiper blades deteriorated, but still clear screen effectively

Pass 16 May 2014 94,782 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 3 May 2013 86,829 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 81,814 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 81,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 73,510 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 73,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine light on dash

Pass 30 Apr 2010 65,179 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 65,177 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 52,335 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 52,325 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 36,547 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 31,182 miles

cuts in outer side wall of o/s/f and n/s/r tyres, cords or plys not exposed at time of test

Fail 2 May 2007 31,182 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

cuts in outer side wall of o/s/f and n/s/r tyres, cords or plys not exposed at time of test

Fail 1 May 2007 31,182 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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 WVA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WVA, 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 WVA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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