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ET53 CFF

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,052 mi
Last recorded54,052 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 CFF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 54,052 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

battery slightly loose but is secure

exhaust rear box slightly corroded also supporting bracket corroded

slight corrosion on both front shock absorber casings

Fail 16 Jan 2016 54,052 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

battery slightly loose but is secure

exhaust rear box slightly corroded also supporting bracket corroded

slight corrosion on both front shock absorber casings

Pass 5 Jan 2015 46,842 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 43,930 miles

n/s/r tyre very close to limit

some corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 15 Jan 2013 40,960 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

some corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 19 Jan 2012 38,357 miles

o/s wiper blade starting to perish

some corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 8 Jan 2011 34,577 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 32,249 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 30,162 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 27,454 miles

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

n/s front wing indicator starting to fade

Pass 3 Jan 2007 20,528 miles

Nail in nearside 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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ET53 CFF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ET53 CFF, 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 ET53 CFF registered?

ET53 CFF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is ET53 CFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 CFF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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