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MW53 FTC

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,977 mi
Last recorded75,977 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 FTC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 75,977 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 74,528 miles

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

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 72,429 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 68,868 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 65,806 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 62,318 miles

Centre Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front track rod end slight play

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

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 62,309 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front track rod end slight play

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

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 57,684 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 52,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre low outer

o/s/r tyre slighlty perished on inner side wall

Fail 2 Sep 2014 52,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre low outer

o/s/r tyre slighlty perished on inner side wall

Pass 19 Aug 2013 49,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded + deteriorated

rear exhaust hanging bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 30 Aug 2012 43,500 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 Aug 2012 43,500 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2011 37,194 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 30,631 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 23,792 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 20,336 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

centre stop light not working

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2007 16,090 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f anti roll bar link rubber cover split (top)

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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MW53 FTC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MW53 FTC, 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 MW53 FTC registered?

MW53 FTC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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