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FM53 TTU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,980 mi
Last recorded60,980 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 60,980 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust weak and corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2013 58,464 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust corroded at rear

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Jan 2013 58,464 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust corroded at rear

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Jan 2012 55,377 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2012 55,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 51,290 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 48,734 miles

o/s/f indicators showing white damage on alloys and body lip on front brake discs rad leaking exhaust corroding o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewalls

Fail 30 Apr 2010 48,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f indicators showing white damage on alloys and body lip on front brake discs rad leaking exhaust corroding o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 6 Mar 2009 46,253 miles

service light on / center brake light n/working / front brake discs worn and corroded / nails in front tyres on edges / exhaust rusting / front pads 60 worn

Fail 6 Mar 2009 46,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

service light on / center brake light n/working / front brake discs worn and corroded / nails in front tyres on edges / exhaust rusting / front pads 60 worn

Pass 18 Mar 2008 42,205 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2007 30,410 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 TTU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TTU, 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 TTU registered?

FM53 TTU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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The MOT history for FM53 TTU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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