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FM53 TCO

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

107,673 mi
Last recorded107,673 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 TCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 107,673 miles

advise front disks marked both rear tyers low

Pass 27 Aug 2020 101,957 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 95,174 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 89,231 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 89,231 miles

Front Track rod end seriously misaligned both (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 80,778 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 80,778 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 79,310 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 75,680 miles

front pads low

Pass 20 Feb 2015 71,788 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 71,788 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 68,002 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 68,002 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2013 63,603 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2013 63,603 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 62,803 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 62,803 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 61,226 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 52,350 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 52,306 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 44,320 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 39,742 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 39,742 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 32,578 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 32,578 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 25,534 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2007 25,534 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres on road wheels, as they could be out of shape due to rim damage.

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 TCO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 TCO, 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 TCO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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