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CK54 FAO

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,159 mi
Last recorded108,159 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 FAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 108,159 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 108,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 102,292 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 102,261 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect LENS FROSTED (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect LENS FROSTED (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 92,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 81,826 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 81,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Different size tyres fitted to Front & Rear

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 76,722 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 72,009 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 72,009 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 68,508 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 12 May 2011 59,415 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 49,175 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 49,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2009 39,938 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 31,607 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 24,873 miles

O/S/R seatbelt slow to return

Fail 22 Sep 2007 24,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R seatbelt slow to return

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CK54 FAO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CK54 FAO, 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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CK54 FAO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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