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MW53 PZC

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,730 mi
Last recorded113,730 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 PZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 113,730 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 107,406 miles

Both front anti-roll bar droplinks worn

Pass 17 Aug 2017 95,062 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 94,924 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 79,868 miles

n/s rear bump stop missing

n/s rear tyre worn and deteriorated

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 17 Aug 2015 68,268 miles

Mid exhaust has small hole

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2015 68,268 miles

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

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

Mid exhaust has small hole

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 56,983 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)

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

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2013 45,234 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 45,234 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 42,914 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 36,914 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 31,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 31,136 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 26,605 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 26,605 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 21,875 miles

front pads due approx 4000 miles

Pass 16 Jan 2008 17,458 miles

front tyres slightly worn

handbrake graunchy to operate

Pass 13 Jan 2007 13,324 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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MW53 PZC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MW53 PZC, 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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MW53 PZC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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