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CP54 DFC

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

63,386 mi
Last recorded63,386 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 DFC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 63,386 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes worn but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn but no movement found (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering knuckle corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2020 63,380 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding rear brake binding over 50kg (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes worn but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn but no movement found (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering knuckle corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2019 62,149 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel slight tight hand rotation

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 62,149 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel slight tight hand rotation

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 58,671 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))

mid exhaust box heat shield loose

under body components corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2018 58,671 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shocks corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))

mid exhaust box heat shield loose

under body components corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 54,186 miles

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

middle exhaust deteriorating

nearside front wiper slight smearing

underbody components corroding

Fail 20 Oct 2017 54,186 miles

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

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

middle exhaust deteriorating

nearside front wiper slight smearing

underbody components corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2016 47,977 miles

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

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

underbody components corroding

Fail 18 Oct 2016 47,977 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

underbody components corroding

Pass 22 Oct 2015 42,798 miles

non obligatory mirror missing n/s

Fail 22 Oct 2015 42,798 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

non obligatory mirror missing n/s

Fail 20 Oct 2014 37,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers split slight smear

corrosion under vehicle & on components

exhaust system corroded

front hubs corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2014 37,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers split slight smear

corrosion under vehicle & on components

exhaust system corroded

front hubs corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2013 31,886 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

advise exhaust corroding

advise front brake discs corroding

advise underbody components corroding

Fail 19 Oct 2013 31,886 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

advise exhaust corroding

advise front brake discs corroding

advise underbody components corroding

advise wiper blade split wipers require checking for clarity when washers working

Pass 19 Oct 2012 26,243 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 21,078 miles

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 17,911 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 15,221 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 13,073 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 8,890 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 8,566 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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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CP54 DFC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CP54 DFC, 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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CP54 DFC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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