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CF53 VGR

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,754 mi
Last recorded89,754 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 VGR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 89,754 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 85,262 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 76,771 miles

nearside rear shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2014 68,644 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 59,520 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2012 51,064 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 50,943 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 43,345 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 43,282 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 35,351 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 35,351 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 25,661 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 25,522 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2008 21,807 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jan 2008 21,807 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VGR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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