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FM53 OXJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,742 mi
Last recorded122,742 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 OXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 122,742 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 120,512 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 May 2014 118,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2014 118,534 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2013 116,349 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 108,702 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 100,923 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 100,918 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2010 91,078 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2010 90,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 81,898 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 81,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2008 74,815 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 74,803 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 68,019 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 117,193 miles

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

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 OXJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol 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 OXJ, 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 OXJ registered?

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

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