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PY53 CKV

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,969 mi
Last recorded83,969 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 CKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 83,969 miles

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

all tyre walls cracking

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 17 May 2017 83,899 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 83,899 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 79,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 73,979 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust deteriorated

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 30 Dec 2014 73,978 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust deteriorated

wiper blades split

Pass 9 Jan 2014 68,475 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 67,620 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 64,821 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 60,265 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 47,910 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 14,723 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 40,462 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 36,317 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PY53 CKV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PY53 CKV, 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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What year was PY53 CKV registered?

PY53 CKV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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