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DE54 FBK

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

91,312 mi
Last recorded91,312 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 FBK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 91,312 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 89,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced + outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced + outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 88,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2023 87,907 miles

Central Rear exhaust middle section outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 86,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 86,446 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 85,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 85,760 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 83,534 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 83,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 80,465 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2018 80,465 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 78,028 miles

Exhaust centre section deteriorating

Exhaust centre section deteriorating

light output from both number plate lamps deteriorating

Fail 25 Aug 2017 78,028 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust centre section deteriorating

Exhaust centre section deteriorating

light output from both number plate lamps deteriorating

Pass 30 Aug 2016 75,518 miles

N/s front anti roll bar drop link-lower ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Fail 27 Aug 2016 75,518 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/s front anti roll bar drop link-lower ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Pass 26 Aug 2015 73,363 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 73,334 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 73,333 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 72,998 miles

both rear suspension bump stops missing

n/s rear brake binding slightly

o/s front tyre cracked on inner wall

Pass 4 Jan 2013 70,236 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper blades split

off side front tyre wall perished on inner side

Fail 4 Jan 2013 70,236 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper blades split

off side rear tyre wall perished on inner side

Pass 24 Oct 2011 64,824 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 57,060 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 47,593 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 37,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 37,884 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 31,564 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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DE54 FBK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FBK, 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 FBK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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