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CN53 VPE

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

60,203 mi
Last recorded60,203 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 VPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 60,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective also in poor condition middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 51,498 miles

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 11 Mar 2017 44,064 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear back box deteriorating

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2017 44,064 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear back box deteriorating

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 37,548 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 37,543 miles

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

Rear Box Slightly Corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 37,063 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 36,596 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 34,569 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 33,195 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 33,195 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 30,507 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 30,507 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 27,532 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2010 27,532 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 25,914 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 24,866 miles

handbrake notchy in operation

Fail 4 Jun 2008 24,866 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake notchy in operation

Pass 25 Jan 2007 17,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CN53 VPE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CN53 VPE, 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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CN53 VPE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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