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PF53 YSU

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,991 mi
Last recorded82,991 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 YSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 82,991 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 78,713 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 75,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 71,414 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 71,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 65,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

two front tyres slight cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2011 57,680 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 52,368 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 52,368 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 41,256 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 41,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Feb 2009 32,349 miles

Nearside rear tyre badly cracked on outer side wall

Offside rear tyre badly cracked on outer side wall

Pass 4 Jul 2008 28,495 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 26,306 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 20,715 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 YSU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YSU, 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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What year was PF53 YSU registered?

PF53 YSU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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