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MT53 VXC

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

57,121 mi
Last recorded57,121 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 VXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 57,121 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm Across Remaining, Also Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at End (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 57,109 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both. Lens Cloudy and Condensation Buildup Inside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Across Remaining, Also Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm Across Remaining, Also Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at End (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 49,941 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms,front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight condensation in both headlights

Fail 8 Apr 2024 49,941 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms,front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight condensation in both headlights

Pass 31 Mar 2023 44,487 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

condensation in o/s headlight

Fail 30 Mar 2023 44,487 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component missing bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats ()

condensation in o/s headlight

Pass 4 Apr 2022 40,644 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 40,644 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 38,704 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 38,704 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 37,689 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 34,444 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 33,385 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 32,544 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 32,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tread cracking no corded or wires showing

Nearside Rear tread cracking no cordes or wires showing

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking no cords or wires showing

Pass 27 Jan 2016 31,731 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 30,669 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2014 29,655 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 28,411 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 34,165 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 24,969 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 22,455 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 20,029 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 18,329 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 17,304 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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MT53 VXC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MT53 VXC, 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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What year was MT53 VXC registered?

MT53 VXC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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