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FA53 KWW

2004 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,338 mi
Last recorded92,338 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 KWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 92,338 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 92,336 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear on n/s/f chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 81,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front very close inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2017 68,552 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 68,552 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 68,461 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 68,460 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 67,676 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 67,663 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 61,475 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges and close to limit

exhaust back box corroded

unable to see front pads properley

Pass 23 Aug 2013 55,378 miles

Oil leak

back box corroded

n/s/f seat frame been reparied

unable to see front pads

Fail 16 Aug 2013 55,378 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Oil leak

back box corroded

unable to see front pads

Pass 24 Aug 2012 51,073 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 51,073 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 44,456 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

knocking/creaking in o/s/f rack rod

Fail 23 Aug 2011 44,456 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

knocking/creaking in o/s/f rack rod

Pass 27 Aug 2010 39,855 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

clicking/knocking in steering rack

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,872 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 26,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 26,079 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 18,652 miles

N/S/R Tyre has signs of sidewall damage.

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 KWW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 KWW, 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 KWW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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