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PF53 TXV

2004 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

50,892 mi
Last recorded50,892 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 TXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 50,892 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 50,892 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 49,614 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 49,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 48,396 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 48,388 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle intermittant (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle intermittent (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced clean/polish (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2019 47,555 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 46,102 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 44,985 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 43,987 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 43,387 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 40,708 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 40,708 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 38,122 miles

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

Rear silencer and mounting brackett rusty.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 33,996 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 32,174 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 32,174 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 30,206 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 28,036 miles

front wiper blades splitting

Pass 4 Feb 2008 24,873 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 20,834 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 TXV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PF53 TXV, 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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What year was PF53 TXV registered?

PF53 TXV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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The MOT history for PF53 TXV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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