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PL53 EEG

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

78,166 mi
Last recorded78,166 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 EEG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 78,166 miles

Central Front Center Exhaust Skin Split Slight Blow Does Not Affect Emissions

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight Noise

Fail 31 Jan 2018 78,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Central Front Center Exhaust Skin Split Slight Blow Does Not Affect Emissions

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight Noise

Pass 16 Feb 2017 68,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Feb 2017 68,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 62,617 miles

Centre exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2016 62,617 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 56,829 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

exhaust system corrodid

nearside front tyre edges worn

offside rear tyre deteriated

Fail 28 Jan 2015 56,829 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

exhaust system corrodid

nearside front tyre edges worn

offside rear tyre deteriated

Fail 27 Jan 2015 16,068 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside front brake disc in poor condition

Fail 26 Jan 2015 16,068 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside front brake disc in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2014 47,233 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 39,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise rear exhuast section rusty condition and slight blow

Fail 17 Jan 2013 39,600 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise rear exhuast section rusty condition and slight blow

Pass 27 Jan 2012 34,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise rear exhaust rusty condition

Pass 1 Feb 2011 29,746 miles

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

advise off side rear door handle broken

Fail 28 Jan 2011 29,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise off side rear door handle broken

Fail 22 Jan 2010 25,438 miles

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

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

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

advise header tank cap missing

Pass 22 Jan 2010 25,438 miles

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

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

advise header tank cap missing

Pass 23 Jan 2009 21,335 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 21,335 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 15,983 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 15,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 11,477 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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PL53 EEG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 PL53 EEG, 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 EEG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 January 2004.

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