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CP54 DFJ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

121,020 mi
Last recorded121,020 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 DFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 121,020 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 121,020 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 113,762 miles

Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Main beam lights image poor

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 9 Aug 2017 100,675 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 100,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, next to previous repair (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, next to previous repair (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 93,419 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Nearside Front Tyre bald on inner edge.

Fail 1 Sep 2016 93,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Engine management light illuminated.

Nearside Front Tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 90,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system corroded.

Fail 4 Sep 2015 90,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 83,962 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 83,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 74,621 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 67,613 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 67,613 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 60,974 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 60,974 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 54,582 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 54,582 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 48,114 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 48,114 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 41,688 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 35,330 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 35,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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 DFJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DFJ, 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 DFJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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