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FM53 DDA

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,180 mi
Last recorded41,180 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 DDA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 41,180 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 36,470 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear tyres cracking around tread

Pass 29 Jan 2014 35,641 miles

o/s front and both rear tyres age cracked

Fail 29 Jan 2014 35,641 miles

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

o/s front and both rear tyres age cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2013 34,412 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 34,412 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 33,807 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 33,011 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 29,266 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 24,220 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 19,738 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 16,021 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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FM53 DDA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FM53 DDA, 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 FM53 DDA registered?

FM53 DDA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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The MOT history for FM53 DDA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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