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FM53 LNF

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,438 mi
Last recorded86,438 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2019 86,438 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both front tyres worn on inner surfaces

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 79,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall perished

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 79,722 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall perished

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 77,229 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 77,207 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 74,430 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 68,740 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 68,740 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 64,007 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 64,007 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 28 Jan 2013 59,686 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 54,817 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 54,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 49,811 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 49,811 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 43,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Feb 2010 43,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking

offside rear tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2009 36,180 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 36,088 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 30,268 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 23,935 miles

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

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 LNF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FM53 LNF, 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 LNF registered?

FM53 LNF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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