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PL53 ECE

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,164 mi
Last recorded47,164 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 ECE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 47,164 miles

both front tyres cracking slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2014 44,905 miles

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

both front tyres cracked between tread

Fail 18 Feb 2014 44,905 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres cracked between tread

nearside rear tyre cracked between tread

Pass 25 Jan 2013 39,384 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 39,124 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 36,343 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 31,246 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,096 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 28,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 23,242 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

park brake system very noisy

Fail 5 Mar 2008 23,241 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

park brake system very noisy

Pass 7 Feb 2007 18,689 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

two long bolts protruding under n/s glove box

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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PL53 ECE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PL53 ECE, 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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PL53 ECE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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