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MJ53 FFK

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,635 mi
Last recorded60,635 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 FFK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 60,635 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 27 May 2022 60,635 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 54,385 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 53,598 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust rear silencer very rusty and flaking

Fail 9 Mar 2020 53,598 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust rear silencer very rusty and flaking

Pass 20 Feb 2019 50,567 miles

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust silencer outer skin rusty and loose

no bonnet stay

Fail 20 Feb 2019 50,567 miles

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust silencer outer skin rusty and loose

no bonnet stay

Pass 13 Feb 2018 49,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear silencer very rusty and flaking

Pass 31 Jan 2017 48,510 miles

Front Both front tyres starting to wear low on the inner edges.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroding.

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in the tread.

Rear Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Rear Rear wiperblade rubber split.

Fail 31 Jan 2017 48,510 miles

Front Both front tyres starting to wear low on the inner edges.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroding.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in the tread.

Rear Exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Rear Rear wiperblade rubber split.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 47,008 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to rear exhaust

Fail 27 Jan 2016 46,978 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 3 Feb 2015 45,733 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 45,730 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 43,880 miles

Both rear tyres 2003.

Nearside rear brake hose perishing.

Nearside rear suspension spring corroding.

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

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

Offside rear bumpstop missing.

Rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 40,882 miles

Offside front wiper rubber split.

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Windscreen highly delaminated. Dangerous.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 37,229 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 32,039 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 32,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 27,958 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 23,301 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 23,301 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 18,108 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 12,549 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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MJ53 FFK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 MJ53 FFK, 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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MJ53 FFK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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