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MM53 ZGZ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,105 mi
Last recorded117,105 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 ZGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 117,105 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 117,105 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 111,051 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 102,839 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 102,839 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 87,095 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front side light dull

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 87,095 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front side light dull

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 75,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt replace asap (arm0 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt replace asap (arm) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 75,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt replace asap (arm0 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt replace asap (arm) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 64,918 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 53,297 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing low inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2016 53,297 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both rear tyres cracked

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2015 47,536 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 Jan 2014 43,944 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 40,551 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 39,201 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 35,989 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 33,764 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 27,269 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2008 19,521 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 12,045 miles

wheel arch liners fitted unable to fully inspect arches

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 ZGZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 ZGZ, 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 ZGZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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