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FT53 BZR

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,799 mi
Last recorded131,799 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 131,799 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

injector cuffing

Pass 8 Apr 2021 127,401 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside front and arear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 8 Apr 2021 127,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside front and arear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 22 Feb 2020 115,002 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 103,702 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 92,318 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 88,938 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 86,170 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 82,788 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 79,308 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 74,629 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 May 2012 68,758 miles

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

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

both front door check straps broken

o/s/r suspension bump bubber missing

Fail 1 May 2012 68,695 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Towbar assembly inappropriately repaired (6.6.7)

Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

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

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

both front door check straps broken

o/s/r suspension bump bubber missing

towbar socket taped over unable to check

Pass 14 Apr 2011 60,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 60,482 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 53,420 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 48,478 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 40,823 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 30,696 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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FT53 BZR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FT53 BZR, 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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FT53 BZR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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