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CV54 FCN

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,354 mi
Last recorded121,354 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 FCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 121,354 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 121,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 114,495 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 107,313 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 107,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster faulty (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

advise rear bump stops missing

advise steering fault

Pass 15 Jan 2015 100,541 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 94,425 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 94,421 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 88,865 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 81,171 miles

o/s/r brake check

Pass 21 Sep 2010 74,326 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 67,422 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 59,965 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 51,977 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wiper

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 FCN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FCN, 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 FCN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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