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FG54 CDV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,193 mi
Last recorded84,193 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 CDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 84,193 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 84,193 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 84,183 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

front wheels one steel one alloy

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Aug 2015 76,472 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 76,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 71,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

handbrake feels knochy

rear exhaust corroded

slight condensation in n/s headlamp

Pass 6 Aug 2013 65,543 miles

handbrake feels knochy

rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2013 65,527 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

handbrake feels knochy

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 59,132 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear silencer deteriorating

centre stop lamp not working

handbrake gnochy

o/s front fog lamp not working

Pass 4 Aug 2011 53,220 miles

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

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

engine sump corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2011 53,220 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

engine sump corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 48,234 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 14 Aug 2009 41,551 miles

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

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

o/s/f foglamp lens cracked

sump slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2008 33,324 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 33,324 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear tyres worn low

n/s/f tyre slightly split 175/65 r14 82t

Pass 15 Aug 2007 23,376 miles

both front tyres close to wear bars

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 CDV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CDV, 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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What year was FG54 CDV registered?

FG54 CDV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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