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FM53 TBV

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,072 mi
Last recorded102,072 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 TBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 102,072 miles

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

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

rear exhaust strap corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2014 82,820 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 82,820 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 74,987 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 67,120 miles

both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Fail 28 Jan 2012 67,117 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Pass 27 Jan 2011 61,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 56,212 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 40,220 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,990 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 22,149 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 TBV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 TBV, 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 TBV registered?

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

Is FM53 TBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 TBV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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