MOT Status
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87,575 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill inner & outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Outer Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides. (4.4.3 (a))
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box to centre joint. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has minor cracking on the outer sidewall.
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth low on outer edge, also minor cracks in this area.
Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracking on outer edge of tread area, cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box to centre joint. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has minor cracking on the outer sidewall.
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth low on outer edge, also minor cracks in this area.
Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps frosty (4.1.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres slight wear outer sides (5.2.3 (e))
Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres slight wear outer sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Play in steering rack inner joints
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joints
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/r tyre cracking
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FA53 KWT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
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 FA53 KWT, 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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FA53 KWT is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 February 2004.
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