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PF53 YRN

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,643 mi
Last recorded104,643 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 YRN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 104,643 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 104,643 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 95,391 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2013 95,387 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 84,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust corroded

fuel filler cap cover missing

Fail 5 Dec 2012 84,609 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust corroded

fuel filler cap cover missing

Pass 14 Oct 2011 63,081 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 63,081 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,400 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 46,400 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 41,423 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,692 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 35,691 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 19,405 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 YRN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YRN, 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 YRN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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