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CP53 UAV

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,803 mi
Last recorded145,803 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 UAV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 145,803 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 145,529 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly top suspension mounting & bearing worn rough & noisy when turned from lock to lock (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 133,549 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 122,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

o/s/rear beam axle bracket corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 109,549 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2014 109,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2013 97,925 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 89,515 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 80,809 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 74,011 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 73,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 68,804 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 62,392 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 62,392 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 57,218 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 UAV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CP53 UAV, 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 UAV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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