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PF53 YTH

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

77,697 mi
Last recorded77,697 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 77,697 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 72,597 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 72,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. seat back (6.2.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 106,026 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 61,267 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 61,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 56,642 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 53,427 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box has excessive corrosion on outer skin

exhaust back box surport bracket cracked & corroded

rear indicator bulbs showing white light

Fail 28 Mar 2014 53,427 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box has excessive corrosion on outer skin

exhaust back box surport bracket cracked & corroded

rear indicator bulbs showing white light

Pass 11 Apr 2013 48,269 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2013 48,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 43,970 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 39,414 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Apr 2010 33,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2009 24,967 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre----sidewall cracking

Fail 20 Apr 2009 24,967 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre----sidewall cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2008 15,681 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 15,681 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 8,637 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 8,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YTH is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red 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 YTH, 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 YTH is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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