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FG54 BNF

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,947 mi
Last recorded86,947 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 BNF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 86,947 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 86,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs/esc (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 84,594 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 23 Mar 2017 84,594 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 79,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 73,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

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

both rear bomp stops rubers deterioated.2 ,offside front door checkstrip worn

Pass 21 Mar 2015 73,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both rear bomp stops rubers deterioated.2 ,offside front door checkstrip worn

Pass 15 Mar 2014 65,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 56,196 miles

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

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

exhust system deteriorated

nearside front wheel trim missing

Pass 3 Mar 2012 48,865 miles

exhust system deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2012 48,853 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

exhust system deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2011 40,160 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 40,160 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 37,065 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 37,037 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seatbelt NOT TESTED.Child seat fitted......SEATBELT NOT FASTENED....

No noise from washer pump...Further investigation required.

Tyre size 175/65x14 T.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 34,077 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 31,948 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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FG54 BNF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FG54 BNF, 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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FG54 BNF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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