2004 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · MM53 DDF
2004 Citroen C3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 82,118 miles. MOT valid until 06 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,118 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM53 DDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 82,118 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM53 DDF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Citroen C3 (MM53 DDF) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
MM53 DDF Mileage History
- 10/11/202275,717 mi
- 10/11/202376,906 mi+1,189 mi
- 07/12/202479,003 mi+2,097 mi
- 04/12/202582,114 mi+3,111 mi
- 04/12/202582,118 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 2,087 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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