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FT53 HJO

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,001 mi
Last recorded81,001 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 HJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 81,001 miles

High level stop lamp not working.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre wear.

Fail 14 Mar 2019 81,001 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) N/s & O/s track-rod end ball joints - play. (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

High level stop lamp not working.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre wear.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps N/s & O/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 71,803 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main to drum. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 71,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main to drum. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 68,034 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 65,546 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 62,915 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 58,293 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 53,241 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 49,190 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 44,820 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 40,628 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 35,627 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 28,988 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 21,477 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 HJO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HJO, 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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What year was FT53 HJO registered?

FT53 HJO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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