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FD54 XXB

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,706 mi
Last recorded65,706 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 XXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 65,706 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine has slight oil leak.

front discs inner face corroded.

rear exhaust system back box silencer outer skin corroded. rear exhaust hanger broken but still supported.

Fail 16 Jun 2014 65,706 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine has slight oil leak.

front discs inner face corroded.

rear exhaust system back box silencer outer skin corroded. rear exhaust hanger broken but still supported.

Pass 18 May 2013 63,242 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 58,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer casing slightly corroded.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 58,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust silencer outer casing slightly corroded.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 51,616 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

as well as wearing low, the rear tyres are perished and cracking due to age. the nearside rear tyre also has possible punchures to the tread.

offside front tyre starting to wear low to 3mm.

rear exhaust silencer showing slight corrosion.

Fail 10 Jun 2011 51,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

as well as wearing low, the rear tyres are perished and cracking due to age. the nearside rear tyre also has possible punchures to the tread.

offside front tyre starting to wear low to 3mm.

offside front wiper blade slightly starting to split.

rear exhaust silencer showing slight corrosion.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 45,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 38,512 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 38,512 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Jun 2008 33,405 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 28,101 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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FD54 XXB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FD54 XXB, 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 XXB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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