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FT53 HHU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,765 mi
Last recorded100,765 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 HHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 100,765 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 100,761 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 94,550 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 94,550 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2019 81,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water on inside of lens (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 81,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water on inside of lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 66,924 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 55,429 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 54,897 miles

Both front & n/s rear tyres show signs of slight cracking

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 54,897 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front & n/s rear tyres show signs of slight cracking

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 52,066 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 52,066 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 48,387 miles

advise rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2013 44,682 miles

advise exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2012 42,812 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 42,228 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 40,909 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 40,909 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 38,295 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 38,295 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 35,294 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise both front tyre's and nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 26 Jan 2007 31,438 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 HHU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 HHU, 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 HHU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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