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ML53YBW
2003 CITROEN C3
Colour: Purple
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1360cc
General Information
- Registration ML53YBW
- Manufacturer CITROEN
- Model C3
- Year 2003
- Colour Purple
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1360cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
12
Passes
11
Failures
52.17%
Pass Rate
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117 Total Defects Recorded
5 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 83,127 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)
- coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)
- Sump corroded
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear sill to floor (5.2.6)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside and nearside (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust corroded
- Engine manegment light on
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
5 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 83,127 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
- coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)
- Sump corroded
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear sill to floor (5.2.6)
- Oil leak ()
- Engine manegment light on
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside and nearside (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust corroded
11 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,438 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both head light lens condensate d / beam patterns slightly defussed
- underside / components showing general corrosion
- o/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limits
- n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge
- front brake discs corroded on edges / encroaching onto braking surface
- exhaust system corroded
- e/m/l light on dash / emissions slightly erratic
- coil springs corroded
- brake pipes surface corroded / brake hoses metal unions becoming corroded
10 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 76,437 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel hand brake travel becoming excessive (3.1.6b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn / bald / deep cut to cords 165 / 70 / 14 (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding brake binding / unable to rotate (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre deep cut to cords 165 / 70 / 14 (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low very low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both head light lens condensate d / beam patterns slightly defussed
- underside / components showing general corrosion
- o/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limits
- nail in n/s/r tyre
- n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge adv to replace 165 / 70 / 14
- front brake discs corroded on edges / encroaching onto braking surface
- exhaust system corroded
- e/m/l light on dash / emissions slightly erratic
- coil springs corroded
- brake pipes surface corroded / brake hoses metal unions becoming corroded
11 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,825 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f tyre outer treads wear becoming close to legal limit
- under trays fitted
- o/s/f main lens slight misted
11 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 69,824 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer treads (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f main lens slight misted
- o/s/f tyre outer treads wear becoming close to legal limit
- under trays fitted
8 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,349 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2016 19 Jun 20268 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 63,349 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
27 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,240 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2015 19 Jun 202626 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 57,240 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
14 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,569 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
14 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 51,569 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,949 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2013 19 Jun 202623 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 45,948 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
4 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,044 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 39,044 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,288 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2011 19 Jun 20264 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 33,288 MI
19 Jun 202627 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,600 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2010 19 Jun 202627 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 28,600 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 23,808 MI
19 Jun 202628 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,808 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2009 19 Jun 202631 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,130 MI
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ML53YBW was registered on 2003-10-13
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