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DE54 FBF

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

149,451 mi
Last recorded149,451 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 FBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 149,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 148,068 miles

SLIGHT BINDING TO NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL

Fail 26 Jun 2019 148,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

SLIGHT BINDING TO NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL

Pass 20 Jul 2018 144,657 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 139,198 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 139,198 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 138,682 miles

Both rear and offside front tyres badly cracked in the treads

Offside front tyre low

Fail 22 Mar 2016 138,682 miles

Both rear and offside front tyres badly cracked in the treads

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre low

Pass 11 Mar 2015 133,099 miles

front discs rusty

rear tyres cracking in treads

Fail 23 Feb 2015 133,091 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nsr tyre badly cracked in treads

front discs very rusty

Fail 23 Feb 2015 133,083 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front discs very rusty

nsr tyre badly cracked in treads

Pass 12 Nov 2013 129,898 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 129,898 miles

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 Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 128,496 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 116,232 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2011 116,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 104,233 miles

both rear tyres out of shape and low on tread, also offside rear has a nail in it

Pass 2 Sep 2009 89,217 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 89,217 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 73,047 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 55,648 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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DE54 FBF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DE54 FBF, 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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DE54 FBF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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