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SO53 KPN

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,430 mi
Last recorded154,430 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 KPN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 154,430 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 137,366 miles

Stone chip to windscreen

Pass 7 Dec 2015 116,538 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 94,942 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 89,556 miles

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

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 89,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear silencer very corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2013 72,197 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 72,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 67,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust is in a poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2011 63,335 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear exhaust mounting has broken

Fail 14 Apr 2011 63,331 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear exhaust mounting has broken

Pass 1 Apr 2010 58,534 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 54,643 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 54,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 49,215 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 42,179 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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SO53 KPN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO53 KPN, 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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SO53 KPN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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