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ET53 CFO

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,099 mi
Last recorded104,099 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 CFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 104,099 miles

Central Rear stoplight not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

reverse light not working

Pass 1 Oct 2024 102,657 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 102,594 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major coolant leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak major leak. ()

reverse lights not working.

Pass 21 Aug 2023 99,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 95,403 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 90,555 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 88,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Nov 2020 88,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2019 85,712 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 82,128 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 79,260 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 75,571 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 72,493 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 72,363 miles

front wiper could be better

Pass 3 Feb 2014 72,149 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 71,799 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 71,239 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 71,238 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 70,240 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 68,306 miles

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

both front tyers inside edge worn.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 66,901 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 66,901 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 65,841 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 64,547 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 64,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 CFO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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