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FV53 VPX

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,666 mi
Last recorded121,666 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 121,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 May 2017 121,665 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 May 2016 113,680 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 May 2016 113,647 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has 2 small leaks 1 at back box 1 at rear joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2015 109,658 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2015 109,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 99,099 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 85,740 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 85,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 75,453 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 62,038 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 62,038 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2010 54,085 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,506 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 28,099 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 15,199 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 VPX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VPX, 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 VPX registered?

FV53 VPX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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