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FM53 OWZ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

246,741 mi
Last recorded246,741 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 OWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 246,741 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 246,728 miles

Braking system leaking brake servo (3.6.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 238,848 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 234,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 234,200 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 228,246 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 222,011 miles

Front and Rear numberplate slightly deterioted but not likely to be misread.

Fail 31 Aug 2012 221,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front and Rear numberplate slightly deterioted but not likely to be misread.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 215,605 miles

nearisde front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2011 211,434 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 211,414 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 192,053 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 166,616 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Jan 2009 166,616 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2008 121,028 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 71,430 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 OWZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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