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FE54 DCZ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,255 mi
Last recorded63,255 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 DCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 63,255 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 63,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 61,714 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 60,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 29 Apr 2017 60,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

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

Pass 3 May 2016 57,290 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2016 57,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front head lamp condensated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2015 51,467 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2015 51,467 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 May 2014 49,093 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre starting to wear uneven.

Pass 9 May 2013 47,429 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 44,761 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2012 44,761 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 41,779 miles

exhaust rear box started to corrode

Pass 29 Apr 2010 39,258 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2009 35,858 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 35,858 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 32,724 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,064 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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FE54 DCZ 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 68.4%.

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 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 FE54 DCZ, 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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FE54 DCZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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