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CF53 YSC

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,038 mi
Last recorded108,038 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 YSC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 108,038 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2022 108,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2021 106,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 106,164 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 101,809 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 101,805 miles

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 95,657 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension/subframe corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2019 95,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear suspension/subframe corroded

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 91,373 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 89,454 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 86,931 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 83,718 miles

rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2015 83,715 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2014 81,059 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer nand bracket corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 79,136 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2012 76,722 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 73,234 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 73,233 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 67,102 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 59,928 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 55,120 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 55,120 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 46,695 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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CF53 YSC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CF53 YSC, 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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CF53 YSC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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