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AP53 BBF

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,142 mi
Last recorded80,142 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 BBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2025 80,142 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 72,184 miles

Slight corrosion to underside of the vehicle and its components.

Fail 26 Feb 2024 72,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight has condensation in lens. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracking/Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to underside of the vehicle and its components.

Pass 23 Dec 2022 71,648 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 71,342 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 71,339 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 70,351 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 66,575 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 60,468 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 53,742 miles

Both front tyres low on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 44,886 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 42,432 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 39,277 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 35,244 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 32,128 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 31,476 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 31,476 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 30,394 miles

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

front tyres cracking

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 15 Nov 2010 27,125 miles

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

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 4 Dec 2009 22,932 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 18,397 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 15,306 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 7,988 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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AP53 BBF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AP53 BBF, 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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AP53 BBF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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