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FV53 FUH

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,011 mi
Last recorded89,011 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 FUH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 89,011 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 82,281 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 72,104 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2010 63,256 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 53,020 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 43,589 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 31,197 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 31,161 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FV53 FUH is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FV53 FUH, 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 FV53 FUH registered?

FV53 FUH is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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