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CF53 ZKN

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,718 mi
Last recorded124,718 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 124,718 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 121,639 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 121,639 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 119,505 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 119,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 115,386 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 115,382 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 112,165 miles

advice hand brake readings just in so pass

advice nsf tyre wearing

advice slight knocking in steering rack

Pass 24 Jan 2014 107,155 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 107,155 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 101,882 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 96,889 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 96,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Inner Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 91,893 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 91,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 90,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 86,636 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 4 Feb 2009 84,102 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 68,167 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Feb 2008 68,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 51,967 miles

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

moisture in offside front headlamp

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 ZKN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ZKN, 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 ZKN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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