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AJ54 FKA

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,990 mi
Last recorded75,990 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 FKA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 75,990 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 75,958 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both lamps. (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low both lamps. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 68,712 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 63,021 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 57,247 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 57,247 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 52,076 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 48,790 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 46,773 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust silencer corroded - not blowing

reversing light inoperative

Pass 30 Nov 2009 46,773 miles

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)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust silencer corroded - not blowing

reversing light inoperative

Fail 8 Dec 2008 45,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside wiper blades split on ends but still working effectively

rear exhaust silencer corroded - not blowing

Pass 8 Dec 2008 45,607 miles

nearside and offside wiper blades split on ends but still working effectively

rear exhaust silencer corroded - not blowing

Pass 7 Dec 2007 44,357 miles

front tyres - tread wearing low

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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AJ54 FKA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AJ54 FKA, 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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AJ54 FKA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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