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PF53 YSP

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,082 mi
Last recorded99,082 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 YSP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2019 99,082 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road screen stained (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect check bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust silencer and casing deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured possible intermitant fault on indicator bulb (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

headlight lenses slightly cloudy and condensation in them

Pass 23 Feb 2018 80,565 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 70,254 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

windscreen has a product on it but not bad enough to reject.

Fail 15 Feb 2017 70,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

windscreen has a product on it but not bad enough to reject.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 65,266 miles

n/s/f tyre close 2 legal limit

n/s/r indicator discouoerd

rear exhaust outer skin carroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 57,717 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 57,717 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 48,006 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 38,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 38,475 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 28,356 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 26 Jan 2011 19,395 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of wear and are starting to crack on outer sidewalls.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 13,418 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 8,460 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 5,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 4,105 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 YSP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YSP, 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 YSP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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