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MT53 VXR

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,869 mi
Last recorded67,869 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 VXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 67,869 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 60,537 miles

reverse lamp inoperatve

Fail 1 Oct 2016 60,537 miles

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

reverse lamp inoperatve

Pass 3 Oct 2015 54,877 miles

front tyres both wear

oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2015 54,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

front tyres both wear

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2014 49,343 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 44,722 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 41,653 miles

Bonnet stay missing

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust brackett corrode through and loose but the system still secure

Fail 13 Oct 2012 41,641 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust brackett corrode through and loose but the system still secure

Pass 6 Oct 2011 36,448 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 36,448 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 29,427 miles

both rear tyres pershed

both wipers poor

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2009 26,194 miles

offside rear tyre on 3mm of tread legal limit is 1.6mm.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 20,808 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 16,100 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 16,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 14,921 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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MT53 VXR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VXR, 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 VXR registered?

MT53 VXR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 February 2004.

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