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SN53 BFC

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,642 mi
Last recorded72,642 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 BFC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 72,642 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 72,642 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 66,344 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 60,362 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 54,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 49,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jan 2012 49,405 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 44,189 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 39,084 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s headlight misting up slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2009 34,375 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 34,375 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 28,711 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 23,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 23,130 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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SN53 BFC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SN53 BFC, 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 SN53 BFC registered?

SN53 BFC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is SN53 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN53 BFC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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