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FD54 PDK

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,438 mi
Last recorded91,438 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 PDK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 91,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 91,077 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour lense missing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 82,041 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 74,325 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 74,321 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 72,849 miles

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

N/S Driveshaft seal leaking

N/S/F TYre bold on outer edge

Rear exhaust Outer skin poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2013 66,354 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 66,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 58,271 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 58,261 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 51,787 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 46,632 miles

advise - both rear tyres will need replacing soon - worn to appro 2mm and perished

advise - offside wiper tearing slightly

Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,894 miles

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

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

n.s.r. tyre cracking up on sidewall

Fail 1 Jul 2009 41,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n.s.f. tyre scrubbed on sidewall

n.s.r. tyre cracking up on sidewall

Pass 1 Jul 2008 38,138 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 33,174 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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FD54 PDK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PDK, 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 PDK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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