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PY53 MXC

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,365 mi
Last recorded119,365 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 MXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 119,365 miles

Engine is noisy

Exhaust system is corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 119,361 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine is noisy

Exhaust system is corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 111,893 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 106,286 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 92,223 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 91,961 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

vehicle under covers loose at front of car

Pass 15 Apr 2011 74,545 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 60,644 miles

bonnet pull handle broken

Fail 14 Apr 2010 60,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet pull handle broken

n/s/f tyre bald on outter edge

Pass 16 Apr 2009 49,230 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 31,135 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 18,552 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 17,235 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 MXC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MXC, 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 MXC registered?

PY53 MXC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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