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FM53 LMU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,203 mi
Last recorded61,203 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 61,203 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 61,203 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Dec 2014 51,605 miles

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

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

deteriation outer tyre side wall and cracking to tread pattern offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Dec 2013 42,032 miles

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

all of the above items meet the M O T requirements at time of test but will require attention in near future

deteriation nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 29 Dec 2012 38,806 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 35,123 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 31,229 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 31,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 27,568 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 23,666 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 18,997 miles

damage to nearside front tyre recomend replacement

Pass 17 Jan 2007 14,989 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre

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 LMU 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 LMU, 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 LMU registered?

FM53 LMU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 January 2004.

Is FM53 LMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 LMU 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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