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CP53 YXX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,777 mi
Last recorded67,777 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 67,777 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 65,973 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 65,973 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 62,911 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 62,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 58,006 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 54,060 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 51,110 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 46,176 miles

all indicators white

nsf flexy by caliper appears damaged / pads appear low

wipers worn / osf spring corroded / osr mud gaurd loose

Pass 6 Jul 2015 40,592 miles

exhaust corroded / osr mud flap loose

front indicators and osf side repeater showing white

signs of filler ns sill

Fail 6 Jul 2015 40,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust corroded / osr mud flap loose

front indicators and osf side repeater showing white

signs of filler ns sill

Pass 26 Jun 2014 32,051 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2013 30,251 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 30,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 27,894 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 25,580 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 23,262 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 20,975 miles

some imbalance in front brakes.

Fail 4 Aug 2009 20,972 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 18,494 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 16,224 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 14,422 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 YXX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YXX, 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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What year was CP53 YXX registered?

CP53 YXX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is CP53 YXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP53 YXX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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