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FM53 LNK

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,638 mi
Last recorded82,638 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 LNK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 82,638 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 80,880 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 77,948 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 76,559 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 75,429 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 74,254 miles

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 17 Sep 2014 74,254 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 19 Nov 2012 74,250 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 64,045 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 57,869 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 27 Mar 2010 57,869 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Apr 2009 48,592 miles

o/s/f tyre close to wear bars on edges

wiper blades wearing

Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,414 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,714 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 LNK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LNK, 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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FM53 LNK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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