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FT53 AZV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,692 mi
Last recorded174,692 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 AZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 174,692 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 174,692 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 169,715 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 160,436 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 132,705 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 132,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 119,354 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 109,232 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 109,232 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 101,716 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 101,716 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 90,752 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 90,752 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 80,550 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 80,550 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 68,405 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 68,405 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 56,085 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 44,323 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 44,323 miles

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

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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FT53 AZV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FT53 AZV, 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 FT53 AZV registered?

FT53 AZV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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