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FA54 VRT

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,479 mi
Last recorded89,479 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 VRT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 89,479 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 89,479 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 81,511 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 81,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 78,853 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,016 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 49,271 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,010 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 21,055 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 17,325 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 14,476 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 14,476 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 11,203 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 11,203 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VRT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VRT, 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 VRT registered?

FA54 VRT is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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