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FM53 SZO

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

70,973 mi
Last recorded70,973 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 70,973 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 70,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 67,455 miles

Nearside rear suspension and wheel accident damage

Fail 6 Apr 2016 67,442 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center\rear (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall perished (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear suspension and wheel accident damage

Fail 22 Mar 2016 67,427 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden bent (2.4.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2015 58,030 miles

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

n/s & o/s rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Mar 2015 58,016 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s & o/s rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Mar 2014 48,402 miles

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)

slight oil leak (engine area)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 48,402 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight oil leak (engine area)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 37,669 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 33,549 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres deteriorating

damage to nearside rear wheel arch

nearside rear door handle incomplete but still servicable

nearside rear wheel camber misaligned due to suspected impact damage! recommend further investigation!

Fail 13 Jan 2012 33,549 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres deteriorating

damage to nearside rear wheel arch

nearside rear door handle incomplete but still servicable

nearside rear wheel camber misaligned due to suspected impact damage! recommend further investigation!

Pass 28 Jan 2011 29,912 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 29,912 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre low on tread

Fail 1 Feb 2010 24,874 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 24,874 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 19,615 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 19,615 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 13,854 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 13,854 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 9,776 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 SZO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 SZO, 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 SZO registered?

FM53 SZO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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The MOT history for FM53 SZO shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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