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CF53 VHB

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,780 mi
Last recorded144,780 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 VHB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2017 144,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

rear brake binding Nearside & Offside rear brake drums (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen dirty (tree sap)

Nearside Front Brake Disc inner face surface corrosion

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 116,473 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Oct 2011 105,056 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 98,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 98,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 88,760 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 73,854 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 61,299 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 46,644 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)

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 VHB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VHB, 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 VHB registered?

CF53 VHB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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The MOT history for CF53 VHB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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