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CP53 PSY

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,456 mi
Last recorded83,456 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 83,456 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 83,456 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 77,375 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 May 2017 77,370 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 71,032 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 71,032 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 63,670 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both indicator side repeaters going white.

inner faces of both front brake discs badly corroded.

rer wiper blade torn.

Fail 11 Mar 2015 63,573 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both indicator side repeaters going white.

inner faces of both front brake discs badly corroded.

rer wiper blade torn.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 60,356 miles

both headlight units have condensation inside.

both indicator side repeaters going white.

front brake discs corroded.

n/s/rear suspension bump stop missing.

n/s/rear tyre tread depth 2mm, o/s/rear 2.5mm, and both cracking, legal limit 1.6mm.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 55,400 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box outter skin corroded

rear exhaust mount strap corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2013 55,400 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box outter skin corroded

rear exhaust mount strap corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 51,180 miles

o/s/r tyre slight wear on inner edge

rear exhaust outer skin corroded and loose

Pass 14 Feb 2011 47,060 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 14 Feb 2011 47,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2010 43,862 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 43,862 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 37,850 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2008 36,169 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 32,260 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 PSY 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 63.2%.

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 CP53 PSY, 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 PSY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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