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FA54 TGU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,835 mi
Last recorded54,835 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 TGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 54,835 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Fail 9 Oct 2017 54,835 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 25 Oct 2016 53,301 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (FRONT BUSH) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 48,798 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

corrosion to rear exhaust

Fail 30 Oct 2015 48,798 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 21 Mar 2013 43,537 miles

back box corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2013 43,514 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

back box corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 39,241 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 34,477 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 33,632 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 33,632 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 15 Dec 2009 28,857 miles

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 15 Dec 2009 28,857 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 22 Dec 2008 24,091 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 18,775 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 TGU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FA54 TGU, 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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What year was FA54 TGU registered?

FA54 TGU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 November 2004.

Is FA54 TGU safe to buy?

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