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FA53 KWT

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

87,575 mi
Last recorded87,575 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 KWT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 87,575 miles

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))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 87,567 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 84,827 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 81,726 miles

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))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 81,726 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 77,925 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 77,404 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 75,136 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 75,136 miles

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))

Pass 13 May 2020 74,074 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 74,074 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2019 72,211 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres slight wear outer sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2019 72,211 miles

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))

Pass 11 May 2018 69,154 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 69,154 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2017 66,025 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2016 62,662 miles

Play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 11 May 2016 62,662 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 13 May 2015 58,810 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2015 58,810 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 May 2014 55,200 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 51,761 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 51,761 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2012 47,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 42,047 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2010 38,216 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2009 32,731 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 May 2009 32,731 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,691 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 27,689 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 24,724 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 20,736 miles

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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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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