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CE54 FFD

2004 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

70,678 mi
Last recorded70,678 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 FFD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 70,678 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 70,674 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 64,977 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Jun 2015 64,977 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 May 2014 59,906 miles

engine management light staying on

front mounting bracket on rear exhaust silencer broken(rear silencer still surported)

Fail 21 May 2014 59,906 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

access to boot area made by folding down rear seats

engine management light staying on

front mounting bracket on rear exhaust silencer broken(rear silencer still surported)

Fail 3 May 2013 52,987 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

boot floor area checked by pulling down rear seats(unable to open boot)

offside front wiper blade split on ends

Pass 3 May 2013 52,987 miles

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

boot floor area checked by pulling down rear seats(unable to open boot)

offside front wiper blade split on ends

Pass 30 Apr 2012 46,705 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)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 46,705 miles

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

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 3 May 2011 39,406 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

boot full

Fail 3 May 2011 39,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

boot full

Pass 5 May 2010 30,247 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 28,051 miles

Screw in near side rear tyre causing slow puncture.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 24,296 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads approx half worn

Fail 2 Sep 2008 24,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads approx half worn

Pass 3 Sep 2007 18,157 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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CE54 FFD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CE54 FFD, 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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CE54 FFD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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