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PF53 VXH

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,496 mi
Last recorded66,496 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 VXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 66,496 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, replace a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust shield detached and hanging down

Fail 12 Jun 2019 66,431 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, replace a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust shield detached and hanging down

Pass 6 Jul 2018 61,252 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 58,365 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 54,292 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 54,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2015 48,423 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 48,423 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front (n/s & o/s) Steering arm(s) have slight movement at the joint(s).

nearside front wing is slightly damaged.

rear exhaust system (back box) is detriorated and corroded.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 43,877 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 38,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 34,206 miles

wiper blades split

Pass 13 May 2011 29,759 miles

all tyres perishing and cracking on sidewalls

bonnet pull insecure

hub caps damaged

o/s front wing damaged

Fail 13 May 2011 29,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

all tyres perishing and cracking on sidewalls

bonnet pull insecure

hub caps damaged

o/s front wing damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2010 26,814 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

light cracking to offside front outer side wall

Pass 4 Mar 2009 23,803 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 20,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre stop light not working

wiper blades split

Pass 28 Feb 2007 18,150 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 17,909 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 VXH is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VXH, 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 VXH is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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