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MK51 XPB

2001 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,810 mi
Last recorded121,810 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Citroen C379,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 XPB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2020 121,810 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre pipe to back box clamp (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill within 30 cm of set belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill within 30 cm of set belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Fog lights don't work

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 110,753 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 92,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 85,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 79,342 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 79,257 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe(near rear axle) nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 72,520 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f to rear brake pipe showing surface rust

Pass 1 Nov 2014 66,104 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 58,635 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 51,723 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 45,638 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,638 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 42,078 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 42,078 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,567 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 35,652 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 31,212 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

different size tyres on front and rear axles

nearside rear,offside rear and spare tyres cracking (crazy paving)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,212 miles

different size tyres on front and rear axles

nearside rear,offside rear and spare tyres cracking (crazy paving)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 27,365 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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MK51 XPB is a 2001 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 79,390 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 MK51 XPB, 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 25 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MK51 XPB is a 2001 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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