# MA53UFC — CITROEN C3 MOT History & Vehicle Check MA53UFC is a Black CITROEN C3, Diesel (1398cc), first registered 2003-09-27. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for MA53UFC — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | MA53UFC | | Make | CITROEN | | Model | C3 | | Colour | Black | | Fuel type | Diesel | | Engine size | 1398cc | | First registered | 2003-09-27 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2019-08-12 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 20 - Passes: 13 - Fails: 7 - Pass rate: 65% - Total defects recorded: 58 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2018-08-13 12:15:40 | PASSED | 104,042 MI | 2019-08-12 00:00:00 | | 2017-07-28 11:54:10 | PASSED | 93,017 MI | 2018-08-12 00:00:00 | | 2017-07-18 15:33:57 | FAILED | 92,760 MI | — | | 2016-08-10 17:26:06 | PASSED | 86,436 MI | 2017-08-12 00:00:00 | | 2016-08-10 15:01:09 | FAILED | 86,436 MI | — | | 2015-08-06 13:53:01 | PASSED | 84,822 MI | 2016-08-12 00:00:00 | | 2015-08-03 10:40:26 | FAILED | 84,811 MI | — | | 2014-08-05 16:22:42 | PASSED | 82,012 MI | 2015-08-12 00:00:00 | | 2014-08-05 16:22:42 | FAILED | 82,012 MI | — | | 2013-08-10 13:34:38 | PASSED | 72,401 MI | 2014-08-12 00:00:00 | | 2013-08-10 13:34:38 | FAILED | 72,401 MI | — | | 2012-07-28 16:22:25 | PASSED | 65,744 MI | 2013-08-12 00:00:00 | | 2012-07-28 12:20:29 | FAILED | 65,744 MI | — | | 2011-08-06 10:39:48 | PASSED | 57,628 MI | 2012-08-12 00:00:00 | | 2010-08-13 11:21:15 | PASSED | 48,232 MI | 2011-08-12 00:00:00 | | 2009-08-28 14:50:24 | PASSED | 41,249 MI | 2010-09-27 00:00:00 | | 2008-09-25 10:07:06 | PASSED | 37,231 MI | 2009-09-27 00:00:00 | | 2007-09-21 13:29:16 | PASSED | 29,160 MI | 2008-09-27 00:00:00 | | 2007-09-20 09:34:42 | FAILED | 29,160 MI | — | | 2006-09-26 13:13:15 | PASSED | 22,879 MI | 2007-09-27 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2018-08-13 12:15:40 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) **2017-07-28 11:54:10 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a) - ADVISORY: OSF coil spring fouling strut cup possible incorrect spring fitted) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) - ADVISORY: engine undertray insecure - ADVISORY: NSF and OSR tyre sidewalls damaged but not to cords - ADVISORY: Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake clevis joint (3.3.A.1g) - ADVISORY: steering rack noisy in operation - ADVISORY: Oil leak () **2017-07-18 15:33:57 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Front Steering system excessively rough top strut bearing seized (2.2.D.1) - FAIL: Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a) - ADVISORY: engine undertray insecure - ADVISORY: OSF coil spring fouling strut cup possible incorrect spring fitted) - ADVISORY: Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake clevis joint (3.3.A.1g) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) - ADVISORY: Oil leak () - ADVISORY: NSF and OSR tyre sidewalls damaged but not to cords - ADVISORY: steering rack noisy in operation - FAIL: Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox/engine (6.1.D.1a) - FAIL: rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) - FAIL: Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b) - FAIL: Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) - FAIL: Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) - FAIL: Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) - FAIL: Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) - FAIL: Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) - FAIL: Nearside Headlamp aim too high and weak pattern (1.8) - FAIL: Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) **2016-08-10 17:26:06 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i) **2016-08-10 15:01:09 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - FAIL: Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) **2015-08-06 13:53:01 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) **2015-08-03 10:40:26 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - ADVISORY: Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - FAIL: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) - FAIL: Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) - FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) - FAIL: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) **2014-08-05 16:22:42 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3) - ADVISORY: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) **2014-08-05 16:22:42 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3) - PRS: Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) - PRS: Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) - PRS: Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) **2013-08-10 13:34:38 (FAILED)** - PRS: Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) **2012-07-28 12:20:29 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) - FAIL: Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) - FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) **2011-08-06 10:39:48 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) **2008-09-25 10:07:06 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) **2007-09-20 09:34:42 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) - FAIL: Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for MA53UFC is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/MA53UFC. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.