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FV53 UAK

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

113,211 mi
Last recorded113,211 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 113,211 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [1.1.14 (a) (ii)] (both front discs worn and pitted)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured [4.4.3 (a)] Offside Rear

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security [6.2.2 (d) (i)] (corrosion on inner sills)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside (worn bad) Dangerous

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened [5.3.3 (b) (i)] (corrosion on both front and rear subframes and suspension assemblies)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [5.2.3 (e)] Nearside Front (tyre getting low on tread and wearing bad on outer edge)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [5.2.3 (e)] Offside Front (tyre wearing on outer edge)

both headlight lenses deteriorating

chassis corrorded

underbody corrosion all over

Fail 5 Mar 2019 113,156 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed and centre pipe pin holed (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear outer sills corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion on inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low on tread and wearing bad on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on both front and rear subframes and suspension assemblies (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) worn bad ()

Pass 9 Oct 2017 104,679 miles

Nearside Front head light starting to condensate

Nearside Front slight play in n/s/f steering rack

Rear o/s & n/s/r outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 7 Oct 2017 104,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front head light starting to condensate

Nearside Front slight play in n/s/f steering rack

Rear o/s & n/s/r outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 8 Oct 2016 97,127 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)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 97,127 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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 21 Jan 2016 93,302 miles

play detected in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 21 Jan 2016 93,302 miles

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

play detected in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 23 Jan 2015 87,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 87,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 80,413 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 73,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 73,932 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 66,644 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 66,642 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 59,110 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 59,110 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 52,372 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Jan 2010 52,372 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jan 2009 43,507 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 43,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 35,555 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 27,226 miles

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

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 UAK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 UAK, 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 UAK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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