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FH53 OLR

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,271 mi
Last recorded75,271 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 OLR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 75,271 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 60,335 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

water ingress to o/s headlamp

Pass 3 Feb 2014 60,335 miles

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

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

water ingress to o/s headlamp

Pass 30 Jan 2013 55,252 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 55,252 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2012 50,148 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust box poor condition

rear box poor condition

Pass 7 Feb 2011 45,112 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 38,875 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 38,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside headlight full of condensation beam pattern not tested light not working

Pass 4 Feb 2009 33,080 miles

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

condensation building up inside nearside headlamp

Pass 7 Feb 2008 28,666 miles

front tyers worn low

heavy corrosion on rear silencer

slight water ingress in n/s headlamp

Pass 15 Jan 2007 24,258 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2007 24,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OLR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FH53 OLR, 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 OLR registered?

FH53 OLR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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