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X257 EGX

2001 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen C379,390 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX257 EGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017
Pass 11 Jan 2017 136,150 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 132,580 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 128,445 miles

N/S front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2014 123,919 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 123,919 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 112,248 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 112,248 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 99,239 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 99,239 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 90,110 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 79,383 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 68,641 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 68,629 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

Pass 11 Jan 2008 58,473 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 48,347 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 48,347 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 41,828 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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X257 EGX is a 2001 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2001 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 79,390 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 X257 EGX, 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 25 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X257 EGX registered?

X257 EGX is a 2001 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X257 EGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X257 EGX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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