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PY53 HFJ

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,090 mi
Last recorded65,090 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 HFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2010 65,090 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 65,090 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 54,717 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 54,717 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 54,487 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 48,130 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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PY53 HFJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PY53 HFJ, 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 HFJ registered?

PY53 HFJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 January 2004.

Is PY53 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY53 HFJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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