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CK54 FBV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

108,848 mi
Last recorded108,848 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 FBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 108,848 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 104,518 miles

Both Inner rack joints have slight play

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 104,518 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both Inner rack joints have slight play

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 95,991 miles

fuel flap door hinge worn

handbrake travel high

Fail 5 Dec 2015 95,991 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

handbrake travel high

fuel flap door hinge worn

Pass 9 Dec 2014 93,281 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 93,281 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 90,339 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to rear exhaust

o/s aim not checked

slight binding to o/s/f and n/s/r brakes

slight in balance to front brakes in operation

small tear to n/s/r tyre on inner wall

Fail 13 Dec 2013 90,339 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to rear exhaust

o/s aim not checked

slight binding to o/s/f and n/s/r brakes

slight in balance to front brakes in operation

small tear to n/s/r tyre on inner wall

Fail 12 Nov 2012 77,866 miles

Long handbrake travel

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

N/s/r service and park brake efforts slightly low compared to o/s/r. Noise from n/s/r when brake applied, suspect faulty brake linings.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 77,866 miles

Long handbrake travel

N/s/r service and park brake efforts slightly low compared to o/s/r. Noise from n/s/r when brake applied, suspect faulty brake linings.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 73,363 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Sep 2011 73,363 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2010 63,050 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 62,829 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)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 51,584 miles

both front w/wiper rubbers splitting

Pass 17 Sep 2008 39,511 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 39,501 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 29,246 miles

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

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 FBV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FBV, 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 FBV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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