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CV54 FCP

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

80,213 mi
Last recorded80,213 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 FCP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2021 80,213 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected drums brakes covered with brake fluid and brakes seem to have been affected. (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material sprayed with under seal all round (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust hanger snapped

underside under sealed, areas have surface rust

Pass 13 Mar 2020 74,820 miles

front brakes look worn

slight play at both sides of steering rack

Fail 11 Mar 2020 72,831 miles

Brake performance not tested oil leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brakes look worn

slight play at both sides of steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2019 66,704 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 66,306 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 66,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 63,167 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 9 Mar 2017 63,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Feb 2016 59,577 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front brakes binding on slightly

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2015 56,199 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both front brakes binding on slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2015 56,199 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both front brakes binding on slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2014 52,470 miles

offside front brake binding on slightly

Fail 7 Mar 2014 52,470 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2013 50,190 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 48,059 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 48,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 45,311 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 45,311 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 28,654 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 19,099 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 9,666 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 9,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 FCP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FCP, 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 FCP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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