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SB53 FSA

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,842 mi
Last recorded98,842 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 FSA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2018 98,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2016 89,628 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust back box deteriating

Fail 8 Dec 2016 89,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust back box deteriating

Pass 20 Jan 2016 81,298 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 81,298 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 70,348 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 70,348 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 59,982 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 49,171 miles

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

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r lens damaged

upper stop lamp inoperative

Pass 20 Jan 2012 37,595 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

upper stop lamp inoperative

Pass 25 Jan 2011 30,360 miles

both front tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 25 Jan 2011 30,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 15 Jan 2010 28,320 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 28,319 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 26,081 miles

CONDENSATION IN NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP

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

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP UNIT BROKEN

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 26,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

CONDENSATION IN NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP

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

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP UNIT BROKEN

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

WIPERS SMEARING SCREEN

Pass 10 Jan 2008 23,038 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 21,228 miles

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

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

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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SB53 FSA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SB53 FSA, 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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SB53 FSA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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