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PF53 OMT

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,128 mi
Last recorded119,128 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 OMT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 119,128 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside front (inner) arch trim missing

Offside front (inner) arch trim poor condition

Offside front Fog lamp lens damaged

Slight oil / coolant leaks from engine area

Slight play in offside steering rack-end

Tracking out

nearside steering rack play detected

outer sill offside corroded on patch weild

Fail 27 Oct 2020 119,127 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack end steering play excessive from ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Mounting bush placement insecure under load? (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside front (inner) arch trim missing

Offside front (inner) arch trim poor condition

Offside front Fog lamp lens damaged

Slight oil / coolant leaks from engine area

Slight play in offside steering rack-end

Tracking out

Pass 13 Nov 2019 118,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 118,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 118,529 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Central long pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 116,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front outer cv boot deteriorated leaking grease

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front brake discs worn on the inner faces

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2018 116,943 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive!! needs changing ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front outer cv boot deteriorated leaking grease

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front brake discs worn on the inner faces

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 112,900 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Aug 2016 107,292 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play drum stick inner ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 106,984 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play drum stick inner ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 9 kg (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 95,414 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 95,414 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 82,142 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 82,140 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 69,165 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 69,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 59,503 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)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 4,886 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 36,091 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 26,237 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 26,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 17,058 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 4,614 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 4,535 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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PF53 OMT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PF53 OMT, 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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PF53 OMT is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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