MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,653 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner Facia (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion To Brake Pipes
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamps Deteriorated
High Level Brake Lamp Not Working
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Flexible Brake Hoses Cracking / Perishing
Subframes And Shock Absorbers Corroded
Exhaust Blowing Slightly
front o/s and n/s tyres worn on the edge
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front o/s and n/s tyres worn on the edge
Flexi Brake Hose Ferrules Corroded
Front Brake Discs Worn
Headlamps Deteriorated / Not Affecting Beam Image
High Level Brake Lamp Not Worning
Wishbone Bushes Perished
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Flexi Brake Hose Ferrules Corroded
Front Brake Discs Worn
Headlamps Deteriorated / Not Affecting Beam Image
High Level Brake Lamp Not Worning
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Wishbone Bushes Perished
exhaust blowing
flexi brake hose ferrels corroded
o/s and n/s wishbone bushs cracking
o/s wheel binding
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Clamp missing (4.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Side repeter (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Water ingress (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Side repeter (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Water ingress (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering arm bushed perishing
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Steering arm bushed perishing
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding (5.3.2 (b))
Front Wipers smearing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
slight exhaust leak from centre box
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit check tracking. (4.1.E.1)
o/s wiper
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre slightly split.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre slightly split.
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)
Offside headlamp condensated.
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust backbox outer skin perished
front nearside tyre sidewall perishing
front offside tyre sidewall perishing
rear nearside tyre perishing
rear offside suspension bumpstop missing
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
backbox outer skin perished
rear offside suspension bumpstop missing
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre wall cracking
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
offside front tyre wall cracking
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PL53 RJY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 RJY, 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 RJY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 February 2004.
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