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FV53 FUW

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,135 mi
Last recorded74,135 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 FUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 74,135 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 74,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 May 2011 67,002 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 67,002 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 61,602 miles

CORROSION TO EXHAUST SYSTEM, BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED, NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE. WATER LEAK FROM RAD.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 4 May 2010 61,602 miles

CORROSION TO EXHAUST SYSTEM, BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED, NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE. WATER LEAK FROM RAD.

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 60,957 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION ON FRONT BRAKE

Pass 23 Jul 2008 57,753 miles

RADIATOR STARTING TO CORRODE AND LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S TRACK ROD END

Pass 24 Jul 2007 55,315 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 53,449 miles

advise check handbrake jerking when you pull on

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 FUW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FUW, 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 FUW registered?

FV53 FUW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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