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CX54 ZFN

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

116,235 mi
Last recorded116,235 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 ZFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 116,235 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 116,235 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 106,315 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On Edge 175/65/14 T (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Mar 2018 106,315 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 T (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On Edge 175/65/14 T (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 97,915 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 97,915 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 89,859 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 89,859 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 82,230 miles

ADVISE Bonnet stay rod missing

ADVISE O/S Rear number plate light lens missing

ADVISE Rear wiper blade rubber split

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)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 82,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

ADVISE Bonnet stay rod missing

ADVISE O/S Rear number plate light lens missing

ADVISE Rear wiper blade rubber split

Centre Rear 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 74,317 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 72,352 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 72,351 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 68,093 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 68,093 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 63,224 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 63,224 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 59,084 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 54,335 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 54,335 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 49,019 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 38,031 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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CX54 ZFN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige 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 CX54 ZFN, 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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CX54 ZFN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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