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2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,493 mi
Last recorded87,493 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 PBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 87,493 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 79,407 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 74,403 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 74,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 70,187 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

dampness on cluch fluid feed pipe

slight pitting on long brake pipe from abs

Fail 25 Feb 2015 70,106 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

dampness on cluch fluid feed pipe

n/s wiper damaged and slightly smeary

o/s/f tyre tread wearing on edges-rear tyres badly agecracked

Pass 25 Feb 2014 66,420 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 21 Feb 2014 66,388 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2013 62,882 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2012

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

leak of fluid on clutch feed pipe to master cylinder

rear silencer badly corroded

rear tyres slightly agecracked

Pass 1 Mar 2011 54,343 miles

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

o/s headlamp slightly misted

Fail 25 Feb 2011 54,310 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s headlamp slightly misted

Pass 5 Mar 2010 49,998 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 45,067 miles

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside wing mirror casing damaged

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear tyres outter sidewalls cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2008 38,672 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack with age but structures seem ok

N/S/F Exterior door handle damaged but opens ok

N/S/F Exterior mirror casing damaged but view not impared

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 32,462 miles

N/S/F Door exterior handle damaged but operates ok

N/S/F Mirror housing damaged but function ok

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Noise in steering system but NO play detected

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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 PBX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PBX, 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 PBX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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