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SE53 VEK

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

26,922 mi
Last recorded26,922 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 VEK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 26,922 miles

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Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 3703 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 23,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 23,873 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 21,300 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 21,161 miles

Rear both rear tyres perished

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 18 Apr 2017 15,303 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 15,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 12,552 miles

Nearside Front tyre manufactured 2003

Nearside Rear tyre manufactured 2003

Offside Front tyre manufactured 2003

Offside Rear tyre manufactured 2003

Pass 30 Jan 2015 11,851 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 11,619 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 11,056 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 8,224 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 6,217 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 5,147 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 4,361 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 3,102 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 2,158 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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SE53 VEK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SE53 VEK, 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 SE53 VEK registered?

SE53 VEK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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The MOT history for SE53 VEK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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