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FM53 LMK

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,672 mi
Last recorded55,672 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 LMK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 55,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside headlamp has slight water ingress

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 55,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside headlamp has slight water ingress

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 48,576 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 48,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 45,392 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 44,501 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 42,419 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 42,419 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 40,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 40,672 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 38,716 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 35,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 31,672 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 27,175 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 22,478 miles

wipers split

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 LMK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LMK, 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 LMK registered?

FM53 LMK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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