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PF53 FUU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,863 mi
Last recorded87,863 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 FUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 87,863 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 87,863 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre badly cracked in the tread pattern

Offside Rear seat belt not checked due to child's car seat

Pass 28 Jul 2014 78,339 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 71,502 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 62,542 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 55,893 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 55,893 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 50,085 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 7 Nov 2009 50,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres cracking

Fail 2 May 2008 12,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2008 12,250 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2007 36,167 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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PF53 FUU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PF53 FUU, 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 PF53 FUU registered?

PF53 FUU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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