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FM53 TPU

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,266 mi
Last recorded105,266 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 TPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 105,266 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 105,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 91,914 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 79,003 miles

All 3 wiper blades starting to split

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F brake binding slightly

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

service lamp indicates service is overdue

Pass 1 Feb 2008 63,558 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 63,558 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 47,680 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 TPU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 TPU, 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 TPU registered?

FM53 TPU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is FM53 TPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 TPU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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