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PL53 UBU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,011 mi
Last recorded78,011 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 UBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 78,011 miles

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

Nearside Front head light lens damage

Fail 7 Feb 2023 78,005 miles

Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front head light lens damage

Pass 18 Feb 2022 73,711 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 73,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 69,387 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 68,185 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 67,321 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 66,565 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 64,824 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 61,018 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 61,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 57,022 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 53,348 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 50,163 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 46,010 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 41,143 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 35,511 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2009 35,511 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 28,517 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 22,263 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 17,490 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 17,490 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 UBU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UBU, 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 UBU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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