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BL53 UJP

2004 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

135,055 mi
Last recorded135,055 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 UJP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 135,055 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 112,740 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 112,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 98,849 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 98,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 94,782 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres cracking

centre and rear exhaust corroded

front discs slightly worn

Fail 1 Mar 2012 94,782 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres cracking

centre and rear exhaust corroded

front discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Mar 2011 89,991 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 89,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 84,811 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 84,810 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 79,388 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 79,388 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 73,756 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 61,594 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 61,594 miles

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

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

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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BL53 UJP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BL53 UJP, 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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BL53 UJP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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