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MR53 DAW

2020 Citroen C3

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,911 mi
Last recorded73,911 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2020 Citroen C326,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR53 DAW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 73,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 24,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-45-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-45-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 19,567 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 69,209 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 57,806 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 57,806 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 13,858 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 54,738 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 54,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2021 47,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 47,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 41,155 miles

Central Stop lamp disconnected

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light crazing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light crazing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light crazing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 32,900 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 30,624 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 28,840 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 25,865 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 23,185 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 20,681 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 18,289 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 14,813 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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MR53 DAW is a 2020 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2020 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 26,202 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 MR53 DAW, 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 6 years old, this Citroen C3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MR53 DAW is a 2020 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2020.

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