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MM53 YCL

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,328 mi
Last recorded84,328 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 YCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 84,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Outer small cut in sidewall of tyre but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

bonnet release handle broken

no interior mirror

Fail 27 Sep 2016 84,328 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

bonnet release handle broken

no interior mirror

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Outer small cut in sidewall of tyre but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 78,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wiper blade is split

Pass 21 Oct 2014 72,370 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 21 Oct 2014 72,370 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 21 Oct 2013 61,552 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 21 Oct 2013 61,552 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 13 Sep 2012 52,736 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 48,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhust box deteriated

Pass 14 Jan 2012 48,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhust box deteriated

Pass 12 Jan 2011 37,271 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 31,581 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 31,577 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 26,457 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 13,250 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 21,374 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 16,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2006 15,907 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 15,907 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YCL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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