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CV54 FCC

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

89,453 mi
Last recorded89,453 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 FCC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 89,453 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 89,453 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 84,745 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 84,728 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 75,181 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 75,102 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 69,302 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 69,302 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 64,627 miles

Both front tyres worn inside edge

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

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

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

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 1 Sep 2016 64,624 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front tyres worn inside edge

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

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

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2015 58,839 miles

frot sub frame pitted

rear brake pipes slghtly pitted

Fail 26 Aug 2015 58,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

frot sub frame pitted

rear brake pipes slghtly pitted

Pass 21 Aug 2014 51,911 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 51,757 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 44,587 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 44,587 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,290 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 31,500 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 31,500 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 30,223 miles

drivers mirror taped been applyed

Pass 17 Aug 2009 27,004 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 27,003 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 21,757 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 21,757 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 16,826 miles

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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CV54 FCC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 CV54 FCC, 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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CV54 FCC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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