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SE53 FDL

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

75,190 mi
Last recorded75,190 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 FDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 75,190 miles

EML on

sump porous

Fail 14 Feb 2017 75,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

sump porous

EML on

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 68,622 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 68,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 56,079 miles

engine management warning light on

Fail 9 Jan 2015 56,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine management warning light on

wheel alignment requires adjustment

Pass 8 Jan 2014 45,217 miles

engine managment light on in dash

exhaust outer covers on rear and centre boxes/silencers corroding / no leaks at present

Fail 8 Jan 2014 45,217 miles

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

engine managment light on in dash

exhaust outer covers on rear and centre boxes/silencers corroding / no leaks at present

Pass 5 Dec 2012 42,065 miles

exhaust centre and rear box outer covers corroding/coming adrift/no leaks at present also rear box hanger bracket burst

Fail 5 Dec 2012 42,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust centre and rear box outer covers corroding/coming adrift/no leaks at present also rear box hanger bracket burst

Pass 28 Dec 2011 37,778 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 37,778 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Jan 2011 33,377 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 33,377 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 28,570 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 28,570 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 21,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyre treads have age cracks

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre tread has age cracks

Fail 16 Jan 2009 21,375 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyre treads have age cracks

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre tread has age cracks

Pass 7 Jan 2008 14,692 miles

bonnet release catch loose

bonnet stay missing

o/s/f tyre has a small cut on sidewall

Fail 7 Jan 2008 14,692 miles

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

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

bonnet release catch loose

bonnet stay missing

o/s/f tyre has a small cut on sidewall

Pass 5 Jan 2007 8,879 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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SE53 FDL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 SE53 FDL, 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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SE53 FDL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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