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CF53 VGD

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,706 mi
Last recorded158,706 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 VGD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 158,706 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner track rod has slight play

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2019 158,706 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner track rod has slight play

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2018 155,140 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint cover hitting disc

Offside Front inner wishbone bush starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Offside headlight pattern dim

bracket on handbrake cable rubbing n/s tyre

slight play n/s steering rack end

Fail 8 Nov 2018 155,140 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bottom ball joint cover hitting disc

Offside Front inner wishbone bush starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Offside headlight pattern dim

bracket on handbrake cable rubbing n/s tyre

slight play n/s steering rack end

Pass 15 Nov 2017 151,323 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 151,323 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 147,172 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 147,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 142,933 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 135,292 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 126,272 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 114,969 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 102,880 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 91,134 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 80,103 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 68,422 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 55,510 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 55,505 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Dec 2006 41,614 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 VGD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VGD, 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 VGD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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