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AP53 BCU

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,662 mi
Last recorded75,662 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 BCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 75,662 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 75,657 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 73,405 miles

Middle exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 71,002 miles

Exhaust system corroded around joints

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 67,156 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 65,699 miles

Engine oil sump heavily corroded and leaking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 65,696 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine oil sump heavily corroded and leaking

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 62,907 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust system corroded slightly

Fail 28 Mar 2014 61,378 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 61,378 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 57,430 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 57,430 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 51,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advised n ail osr tyre

advised osf drop link rubber gaitor split

advised slight play ns inner rack end

Fail 22 Dec 2011 51,864 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advised n ail osr tyre

advised osf drop link rubber gaitor split

advised slight play ns inner rack end

Fail 29 Dec 2010 48,851 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit

Engine sump rusty

Near side rear tyre close to limit

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear number plate

Pass 29 Dec 2010 48,851 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit

Engine sump rusty

Near side rear tyre close to limit

Rear number plate

Pass 22 Dec 2009 42,683 miles

advised rear box corroded not blowing

Fail 21 Dec 2009 42,683 miles

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

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

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

advised rear box corroded not blowing

Pass 18 Dec 2008 36,677 miles

advised rear box outer skin corroded

advised tyres cracking

Pass 20 Dec 2007 30,420 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 23,553 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 BCU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BCU, 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 BCU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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