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PF53 YSL

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

71,937 mi
Last recorded71,937 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 71,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 71,935 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 69,277 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 67,705 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 67,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 66,585 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2016 66,585 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven n/s slow (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 64,260 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 64,259 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 54,279 miles

rear exhaust corroded condensation in n/s/headlamp

Pass 21 Feb 2013 46,008 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer deteriorated,

Fail 21 Feb 2013 46,008 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer deteriorated,

Pass 25 Jan 2012 40,579 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 40,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 35,484 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 30,445 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 26,590 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 26,590 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 25,253 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 23,896 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 YSL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YSL, 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 YSL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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