MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,715 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Ingress of water - Misted - Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm tread and perished, but no ply or cords visible. Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Door check strap damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp lens/cover missing - Both
Nearside Front tyre sidewall outer cracking
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front tyre sidewall outer cracking
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
under trays fitted obscuring view of components
wipers slightly smeary
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
under trays fitted obscuring view of components
wipers slightly smeary
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre worn from inner edge
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre worn from inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside rear bump stop missing
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside rear bump stop missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
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MW53 RUR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 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 MW53 RUR, 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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MW53 RUR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2004.
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