MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,004 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
o/s/f side window broken
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Suspension component missing o/s/r bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
o/s/f side window broken
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
condensation in both head lights
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
condensation in both head lights
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
condensation in o/s head light
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
condensation in o/s head light
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
rear exhaust silencer outer skin & bracket corroded
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
rear exhaust silencer outer skin & bracket corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust rear silencer outer skin & bracket corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust rear silencer outer skin & bracket corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust rear silencer bracket corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
exhaust rear silencer bracket corroded
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect condensation in headlight (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
back box corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
back box corroded
noise on engine
rear exhaust outer skin corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear exhaust outer skin corroded
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear wheel bearings noisey
front brake discs corroded on ineer face
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear wheel bearings noisey
front brake discs corroded on ineer face
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
o/s/f wiper spilt, o/s/f headlight steamed up, o/s/r seatbelt damage(advise do not use)
various bushes worn, various componments corroded, front discs worn and corroded
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
o/s/f wiper spilt, o/s/f headlight steamed up, o/s/r seatbelt damage(advise do not use)
various bushes worn, various componments corroded, front discs worn and corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
unable to clearly see front brake pads
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both wiper blades split n/s/f tyre sidewall worn
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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FM53 TFK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 TFK, 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 TFK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 February 2004.
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