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CF53 FVV

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,110 mi
Last recorded62,110 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 FVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 62,110 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Fail 4 Mar 2019 62,110 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 6 Mar 2018 55,850 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 55,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 52,743 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in Nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint

Fail 8 Mar 2017 52,743 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in Nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 52,204 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 50,570 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box is very corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2014 46,820 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 43,097 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 43,094 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 38,812 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

engine oil leak

rear exhaust system corroding heavily

Pass 8 Feb 2011 34,473 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 30,719 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 26,378 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 22,282 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 16,841 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FVV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CF53 FVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CF53 FVV registered?

CF53 FVV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is CF53 FVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 FVV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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