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CP53 PRZ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,480 mi
Last recorded95,480 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 PRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 95,480 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 88,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 79,621 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 79,621 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to clearly view front pads

Pass 28 Mar 2013 71,672 miles

exhaust back box very rusty but not blowing

Pass 28 Mar 2012 62,464 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust box outer skin coming away and is slightly corroded

offside front headlamp aim slightly weak

Fail 28 Mar 2012 62,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust box outer skin coming away and is slightly corroded

nearside front headlamp has water inside

offside front headlamp aim slightly weak

Fail 30 Mar 2011 52,643 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise front wipers starting to smeer

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre cut in side wall nail in tread

Pass 30 Mar 2011 52,643 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise front wipers starting to smeer

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre cut in side wall nail in tread

Pass 22 Jan 2010 43,126 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 29,407 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 18,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 10,593 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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CP53 PRZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CP53 PRZ, 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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CP53 PRZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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