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BL53 UKC

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,743 mi
Last recorded84,743 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 UKC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 84,743 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 84,721 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Gaiter split. (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 76,625 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 69,685 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 64,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 64,468 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 58,679 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 51,843 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 44,214 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 37,216 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 30,298 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 28,992 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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BL53 UKC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BL53 UKC, 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 UKC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 February 2004.

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