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PY53 KMZ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

34,502 mi
Last recorded34,502 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 KMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 34,502 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 31,137 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 29,367 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 29,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 25,963 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 25,963 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 22,950 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 21,933 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 20,575 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 19,349 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 18,289 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 16,991 miles

front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 6 Jan 2015 15,783 miles

front tyres have cracks on inner sidewalls and tread but not showing ply or cords.

rear tyres have cracks in inner sidewalls and tread but not showing ply or cords.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 14,524 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 12,700 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 10,963 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 10,141 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 9,222 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 8,184 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 6,922 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 5,720 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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PY53 KMZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PY53 KMZ, 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 PY53 KMZ registered?

PY53 KMZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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