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FV53 FUY

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,254 mi
Last recorded78,254 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 FUY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 78,254 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 May 2023 78,254 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 71,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant leak not excessive (radiator)

Fail 12 May 2022 71,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant leak not excessive (radiator)

Pass 28 Apr 2021 65,265 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front repeater lamps. (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front. (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant, from radiator area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door check strap bolt loose.

Offside Rear Corrosion of outer sill.

Pass 20 May 2020 60,379 miles

Coolant leak from radiator area ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2020 60,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner wheel arch been rubbing on gaitor - needs securing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak from radiator area ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 53,798 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 May 2018 48,256 miles

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

heat shield loose in mddle of exaust

Fail 1 May 2018 48,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

heat shield loose in mddle of exaust

Pass 2 May 2017 44,930 miles

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

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

heat shield loose on centre exaust

Fail 2 May 2017 44,930 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

heat shield loose on centre exaust

Pass 28 Apr 2016 41,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 40,765 miles

Middle exhuast box detuorated.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 39,724 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 37,485 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 37,485 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 34,288 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 34,283 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 34,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f and n/sf tyres wall cracking

Pass 26 Jan 2009 25,758 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 25,758 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 19,846 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 13,487 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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FV53 FUY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FV53 FUY, 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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FV53 FUY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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