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CF54 VHU

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,392 mi
Last recorded87,392 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 VHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 87,392 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 74,123 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 74,123 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2014 64,184 miles
Fail 5 May 2014 64,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 58,692 miles

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

n/s/r tyre inside wall perished

rear exhaust

Pass 6 Jan 2012 152,700 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 40,581 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 40,581 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 39,711 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 39,706 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 33,312 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 33,312 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 26,246 miles

both front tyres close to legl limit

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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CF54 VHU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CF54 VHU, 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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CF54 VHU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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