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FM53 TVW

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,522 mi
Last recorded43,522 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2022 43,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill in area of rear arm mounting point badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill badly corroded close to front seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill badly corroded at rear, within area of rear arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill badly corroded within area of rear arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill badly corroded close to front seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 40,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 39,903 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 39,203 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 38,174 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 36,935 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 34,911 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 32,718 miles

both front tyres worn to wear markers

offside rear tyre worn to wear markers

Fail 2 Apr 2015 32,718 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn to wear markers

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre worn to wear markers

Pass 7 Apr 2014 30,861 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 29,290 miles

condition of rear exhaust box

Pass 15 Feb 2012 26,283 miles

condition of rear exhaust back box

Pass 16 Feb 2011 23,471 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 20,654 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 16,530 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

offside & nearside rear tyres starting perish on outer walls

offside front tyres starting to perish outer wall

Pass 19 Feb 2008 13,455 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 11,280 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 TVW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 TVW, 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 TVW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 February 2004.

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