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MW53 RUR

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

103,715 mi
Last recorded103,715 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 RUR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 103,715 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 103,668 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 103,621 miles

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))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 103,468 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 103,218 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 102,986 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 102,979 miles

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))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 102,496 miles

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))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 102,470 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 102,452 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall outer cracking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 102,452 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 101,764 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 101,764 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 101,180 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn from inner edge

Fail 25 Aug 2015 101,180 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 99,210 miles

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)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 99,210 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 91,001 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 83,208 miles

Oil leak

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 6 Aug 2012 83,208 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 76,138 miles

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)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 76,138 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 70,886 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 64,755 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 63,336 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 63,336 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 56,915 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 50,216 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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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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