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FV53 UAY

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,996 mi
Last recorded94,996 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 94,996 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 78,756 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 65,572 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2011 65,572 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 53,258 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 42,345 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 27,629 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r brake starting to bind

Fail 28 May 2008 27,629 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r brake starting to bind

Pass 31 May 2007 16,857 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 15,575 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 UAY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UAY, 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 UAY registered?

FV53 UAY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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