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AV53 VYZ

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

99,492 mi
Last recorded99,492 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 99,492 miles

Front brakes binding

Off side headlamp badly misted pattern poor

Fail 14 Jan 2016 99,492 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing Appears too be fitted incorrectly (5.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working not working with stop lamps (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brakes binding

Off side headlamp badly misted pattern poor

Fail 18 Jun 2015 97,787 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 97,787 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 96,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 91,769 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 91,769 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 87,836 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 May 2012 87,836 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2011 85,356 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 85,356 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2010 82,662 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Coolant pressure cap missing

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 82,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Coolant pressure cap missing

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

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

Fail 28 May 2009 73,359 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 73,359 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2008 63,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 63,181 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 52,733 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 52,733 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 49,536 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 49,536 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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AV53 VYZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 AV53 VYZ, 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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AV53 VYZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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