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FD54 PBX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,567 mi
Last recorded116,567 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 PBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 116,567 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 113,836 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 113,092 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Sep 2017 113,090 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 109,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 101,061 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 96,017 miles

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

exhaust corroded, n/s/f brake binding slightly , bonnet stay missing ,

Fail 27 Jan 2015 96,017 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded, n/s/f brake binding slightly , bonnet stay missing ,

Pass 25 Jan 2014 91,853 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 91,836 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 87,652 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 80,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 80,174 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 68,587 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 60,601 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 60,601 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 51,084 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 37,427 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 37,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FD54 PBX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FD54 PBX, 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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FD54 PBX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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