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MM53 WVN

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,230 mi
Last recorded116,230 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 116,230 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 116,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 101,993 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Mar 2018 101,993 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 96,617 miles

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

Front both tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded through arch (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 96,617 miles

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

Front both tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded through arch (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 87,044 miles

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 3 Mar 2015 75,970 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 75,970 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 69,190 miles

hand brake feels rough

Pass 6 Mar 2013 65,546 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 61,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 61,010 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 56,618 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 56,618 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 5 Mar 2010 81,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 62,787 miles

Both headlamps have condensation inside lense

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever operation slightly restricted/tight

damage to windscreen from prolonged use of damaged wiper blade

Fail 13 Feb 2009 62,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Both headlamps have condensation inside lense

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever operation slightly restricted/tight

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 6 Mar 2008 48,856 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 33,562 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 33,562 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 WVN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WVN, 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 WVN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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