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PF53 VXL

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

53,391 mi
Last recorded53,391 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 53,391 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 53,205 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump corroded & leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 53,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box blowing by tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump corroded & leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 52,513 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 52,513 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 51,496 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 49,980 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 49,980 miles

Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 48,224 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 47,070 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 47,070 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 45,923 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 44,700 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 43,747 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 42,769 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 42,769 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 41,480 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 39,498 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 37,084 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 35,349 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 30,946 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 30,542 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 20,838 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 VXL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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