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FH53 JCV

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,110 mi
Last recorded73,110 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 JCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 73,110 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 71,205 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 71,205 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 69,746 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 69,746 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 65,237 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 60,103 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,385 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 52,341 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 47,480 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 47,450 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,820 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 37,053 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 31,366 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 30,271 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 30,271 miles

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

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

water in bottom of off side head lamp

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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FH53 JCV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FH53 JCV, 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 FH53 JCV registered?

FH53 JCV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is FH53 JCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 JCV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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