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FT53 HJJ

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,764 mi
Last recorded108,764 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 HJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 108,764 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perishing/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 108,763 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides scored/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perishing/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 99,541 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 99,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2018 95,988 miles

Nearside beam image poor

Pass 18 Aug 2017 92,073 miles

engine management light on

exhaust system slight deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2016 88,124 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 83,682 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 83,682 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 79,302 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 75,094 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine management light on

Pass 3 Sep 2013 75,094 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 29 Aug 2012 71,003 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,587 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 66,587 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 62,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2009 58,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2008 53,059 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 53,059 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 51,154 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 42,930 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 HJJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HJJ, 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 HJJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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