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MR53 MRG

2017 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,182 mi
Last recorded52,182 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR53 MRG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2025 52,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low / perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 42,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

middle exhaust hanger one side corroded off still secure

Pass 13 Jul 2023 33,990 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2022 27,423 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 26,914 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 23,935 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 21,635 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 MRG is a 2017 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 36,600 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 MR53 MRG, 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 9 years old, this Citroen C3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MR53 MRG registered?

MR53 MRG is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2017.

Is MR53 MRG safe to buy?

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