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PY53 KXV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,716 mi
Last recorded93,716 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 KXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 93,716 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 81,858 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Dec 2009 81,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Nov 2008 70,725 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 70,725 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 60,103 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 60,103 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 52,219 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 52,219 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front reg plate discoloured

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 KXV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KXV, 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 KXV registered?

PY53 KXV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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