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FV53 VRJ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,096 mi
Last recorded174,096 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 174,096 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 174,087 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 171,104 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 171,101 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 167,747 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 167,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 164,136 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 164,136 miles

Brake performance not tested o/s/r wheel cylinder leaking fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 162,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 162,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 161,086 miles

both rear outer sills corroded and weak

front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Fail 5 Feb 2019 161,059 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

both rear outer sills corroded and weak

front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2018 156,658 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack end has slight play

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Feb 2018 156,514 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front steering rack end has slight play

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2017 152,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen Cracked but not in the drivers view of the road

Pass 16 Feb 2016 144,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 144,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 134,117 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 134,052 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 112,762 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

window screen cracked not in drivers view

Pass 25 Feb 2013 96,247 miles

some condensation in offside headlamp

windscreen cracked on nearside

Pass 1 Mar 2012 86,541 miles

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

exhaust front pipe corroded & blowing

some wear to front brake discs

Pass 16 Feb 2011 73,904 miles

offside front foglight damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2010 59,980 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2009 45,731 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,990 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 18,494 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 VRJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 VRJ, 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 VRJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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