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DV54 FFY

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

142,694 mi
Last recorded142,694 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 FFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 142,694 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 142,694 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 137,371 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rears and 1 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both fronts and side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tires worn on both edges

Fail 11 Nov 2016 137,218 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rears and 1 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both fronts and side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tires worn on both edges

Pass 3 Nov 2015 132,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

centre rear seatbelt fraying.

child seat fitted n/s/r.

front tyres low on inner edges

oil leak.

seatbelt webbing frayed o/s/r.

Fail 30 Oct 2015 132,680 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

centre rear seatbelt fraying.

child seat fitted n/s/r.

front tyres low on inner edges

oil leak.

seatbelt webbing frayed o/s/r.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 130,094 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust section corroded.

rear wheel bearings noisy.

wipers split.

Fail 3 Nov 2014 130,094 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust section corroded.

rear wheel bearings noisy.

wipers split.

Pass 12 Oct 2013 126,393 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 121,322 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 106,346 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 106,090 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise slight bind on front o/s n/s brakes

Pass 13 Oct 2010 95,281 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 95,281 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 78,854 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 63,797 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre has cut in side wall - keep an eye on it

Pass 16 Oct 2008 63,797 miles

o/s/f tyre has cut in side wall - keep an eye on it

Pass 12 Oct 2007 45,003 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 44,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s front tyre wearin on inner edge down to 2mm

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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DV54 FFY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DV54 FFY, 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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DV54 FFY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 October 2004.

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