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PL53 EEU

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,538 mi
Last recorded80,538 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 80,538 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 75,261 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)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 75,261 miles

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

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 13 Apr 2016 70,486 miles

Nearside Front a/roll bar boot split

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear susp bump stop missing

Fail 13 Apr 2016 70,486 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front a/roll bar boot split

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear susp bump stop missing

Pass 22 Apr 2015 65,183 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 59,475 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 59,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 52,357 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 46,899 miles

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

exhaust back box badley corroded but not blowing

exhaust mid pipe corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2012 46,899 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust back box badley corroded but not blowing

exhaust mid pipe corroded

offside front tyre starting to wear on edge

Pass 21 Apr 2011 42,559 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 36,669 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

rear wiper split

Fail 7 Apr 2010 36,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 9 Apr 2009 31,102 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroding

Fail 9 Apr 2009 31,099 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

exhaust rear silencer corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2008 24,661 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 24,542 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 17,642 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 EEU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EEU, 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 EEU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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