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FA54 SVT

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,998 mi
Last recorded80,998 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 SVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 80,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 67,833 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 58,815 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 55,632 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2012 55,619 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR SILENCER IS DETERIORATED.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 52,316 miles

O/S/F BRAKE BINDING.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 48,173 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 44,993 miles

FRONT BUMPER/PLASTIC INNER WING PANEL DAMAGED AT O/S/F.

N/S WIPER BLADE SPLITTING.

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED/PERISHED.

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S WIPER BLADE SPLITTING.

O/S/F TYRE PERISHED.

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED.

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

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

WINDSCREEN WASHER BOTTLE LOOSE.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 44,993 miles

FRONT BUMPER/PLASTIC INNER WING PANEL DAMAGED AT O/S/F.

N/S WIPER BLADE SPLITTING.

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED/PERISHED.

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED.

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

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

O/S WIPER BLADE SPLITTING.

O/S/F TYRE PERISHED.

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED.

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

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

WINDSCREEN WASHER BOTTLE LOOSE.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 40,635 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 40,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 36,283 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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FA54 SVT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA54 SVT, 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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FA54 SVT is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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