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PF53 PSX

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,840 mi
Last recorded90,840 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 PSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 90,840 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 90,840 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 87,525 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 79,511 miles

tracking neads adjustment

Fail 9 Apr 2015 79,511 miles

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

tracking neads adjustment

Pass 28 Mar 2014 72,966 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 72,966 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 68,032 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 64,457 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 64,457 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

front brake discs and padds worn

Pass 30 Jun 2011 57,190 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 57,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2010 49,943 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 49,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 42,479 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 36,234 miles

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

Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 28,301 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 28,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 27,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 27,888 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 PSX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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