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CF53 KHG

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

136,481 mi
Last recorded136,481 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 KHG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 136,481 miles

both rear inds fadeing

Fail 29 Dec 2016 136,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough leg top bearing / mount seized (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect condensation in light (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear inds fadeing

Pass 26 May 2015 133,511 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 133,511 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 123,024 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 110,010 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 110,010 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 98,821 miles

Engine oil level below MIN

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Jan 2012 98,821 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine oil level below MIN

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2010 86,811 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Nov 2010 86,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2009 80,096 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 80,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

condensation in o/s headlamp

front tyres worn inner edge

hand brake requires adjusting

Pass 18 Oct 2008 68,986 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 68,986 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 47,269 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

spare tyre worn near limit

Fail 5 Jun 2007 47,269 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

spare tyre worn near limit

Pass 7 Nov 2006 42,281 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 42,281 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 KHG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 CF53 KHG, 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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CF53 KHG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 January 2004.

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