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MT53 VYB

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,082 mi
Last recorded62,082 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 VYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 62,082 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 58,788 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,629 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 51,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,857 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake stiff in opperation.

Secondery bonnet relese catch lever broken.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 39,171 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 33,065 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 26,474 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 18,133 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 18,132 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 9,405 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 VYB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VYB, 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 VYB registered?

MT53 VYB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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