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CF53 OPA

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,972 mi
Last recorded79,972 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 OPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 79,972 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 79,970 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and centre section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 74,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 68,981 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 64,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 59,657 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2015 53,848 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 53,848 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 47,647 miles

exhaust is in poor condition but not blowing

wipers are clearing but noisy

Pass 14 Jan 2013 41,322 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 35,482 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 30,764 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 30,764 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 15 Jan 2010 26,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 21,000 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 15,498 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 10,444 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 9,893 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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CF53 OPA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OPA, 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 OPA registered?

CF53 OPA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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