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CP53 WBT

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,794 mi
Last recorded120,794 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 WBT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 120,794 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 120,636 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc pinhole in boot (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Side repeater incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 114,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 114,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 108,589 miles

rear wiper blade required split = temp repair to n/s/r lamp unit = child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of seat belt = engine oil leak = o/s/r shock absorber casing corroded/peeling

some wear/play n/s/f lower ball joint = handbrake pivots dry = both rear tyres aprx 4mm

Pass 18 Oct 2013 102,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front mounting on exhaust broken

Fail 18 Oct 2013 102,938 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front mounting on exhaust broken

parking brake feels rough when applied

slight binding o/s/r brake

Pass 17 Oct 2012 91,719 miles

slight play both front stabilizer links some corrosion/pitting front brake discs

Pass 19 Oct 2011 80,077 miles

temp repair n/s/r lamp unit very slight play both front anti roll bar linkages front brake discs some corrosion piting

Pass 19 Oct 2010 71,396 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

n/s/r lamp damaged but repaired with lens tape

Fail 19 Oct 2010 71,396 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r lamp damaged but repaired with lens tape

Pass 19 Oct 2009 54,526 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 has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 45,667 miles

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 18 Dec 2007 33,833 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 21,967 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 WBT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple 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 WBT, 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 WBT is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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