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PF53 YSB

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,215 mi
Last recorded68,215 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 68,215 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 65,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 63,106 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 60,872 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box skin loose

Pass 19 Dec 2019 58,715 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 58,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 55,050 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 55,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top and Bottom covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top and Bottom covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 51,823 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

both rear tyres sidewalls are cracking

Pass 16 Dec 2016 47,909 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 43,417 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 43,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 38,205 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Slight play in N/S/F anti-roll bar drop link ball joint(s).

Pass 11 Dec 2013 33,049 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 31,735 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 31,735 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 28,230 miles

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

child seat nearside rear

Pass 30 Jan 2012 28,230 miles

child seat nearside rear

Pass 29 Jan 2011 25,842 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 22,898 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 22,898 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 19,709 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 15,501 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 13,571 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 YSB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YSB, 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 YSB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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