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FT53 GWZ

2004 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,685 mi
Last recorded113,685 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 GWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 113,685 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 113,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi into floor (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 108,201 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 98,894 miles

exhaust shields is rattling

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre is slightly wearing on the inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2013 87,139 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 87,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 78,219 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 78,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 68,616 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 56,032 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear tyres perrished

Pass 23 Mar 2009 50,886 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 45,997 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 41,456 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 GWZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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