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FT53 DZV

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,785 mi
Last recorded137,785 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 DZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 137,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in the lamp (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in the lens (1.7.5a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 127,130 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 126,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 116,791 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 116,791 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 107,462 miles

single winter tyre fitted to nearside front

Fail 16 Dec 2011 94,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 94,825 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 80,330 miles

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

O/S FRONT FOG LIGHT BROKEN

Fail 3 Dec 2010 80,330 miles

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

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

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

O/S FRONT FOG LIGHT BROKEN

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 65,096 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 65,063 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 46,515 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 46,391 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 30,697 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 26,132 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 DZV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DZV, 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 DZV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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