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PF53 TXR

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,641 mi
Last recorded78,641 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 TXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 78,641 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly top bearing slightly sticking (2.5.B.1b)

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

service brake efficiency only just met rear brakes may need attension

Fail 10 Oct 2017 78,638 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall perished to cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall perished to cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly top bearing slightly sticking (2.5.B.1b)

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

service brake efficiency only just met rear brakes may need attension

Pass 10 Oct 2016 77,674 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 77,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 76,722 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 76,722 miles

coil spring broken f/o/s (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 75,992 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 74,968 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 74,968 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 70,954 miles

Nearside front wheel rim dented.

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 62,018 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 62,018 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2011 52,582 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 44,086 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 44,086 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 36,404 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 28,919 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 21,533 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 TXR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TXR, 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 TXR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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