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CP53 YTE

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,910 mi
Last recorded100,910 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 YTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 100,910 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine warning light on dash

Fail 10 Feb 2018 100,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine warning light on dash

Pass 3 Mar 2017 93,844 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 93,844 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2016 86,838 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 86,838 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 80,679 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 80,678 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 75,150 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 72,450 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 70,022 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 66,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

condensation in offside front headlamp not affecting light output or beam pattern

exhaust rear section heavily corrodede and blowing slightly

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Feb 2011 66,680 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

condensation in offside front headlamp not affecting light output or beam pattern

exhaust rear section heavily corrodede and blowing slightly

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2010 55,551 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 46,682 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 37,509 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 28,762 miles

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

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 YTE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YTE, 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 YTE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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