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FP53 OVZ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,793 mi
Last recorded98,793 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 OVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 98,793 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 98,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 96,497 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 91,692 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 86,425 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 81,741 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 76,067 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 75,958 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

damp in n/s head lamp

front spring shield missing n/s/f spring

Fail 4 Feb 2013 69,955 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 69,955 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 65,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 65,561 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 60,830 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2011 60,830 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side front tyre cut on outer wall

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2010 53,449 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 48,933 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 39,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 29,656 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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FP53 OVZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FP53 OVZ, 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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FP53 OVZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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