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CF53 FGE

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

131,518 mi
Last recorded131,518 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 FGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 131,518 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 131,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 114,164 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 114,164 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 100,310 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 100,310 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 92,269 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 81,185 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 81,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 69,075 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 69,071 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 56,208 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 56,207 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 24 Feb 2007 42,641 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 42,641 miles

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

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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CF53 FGE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 CF53 FGE, 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 CF53 FGE registered?

CF53 FGE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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