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FG54 JRV

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,851 mi
Last recorded71,851 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 JRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2022 71,851 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault INC ABS LIGHT. (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken ADVISE BOTH SIDES. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXI HOSES SPLITTING. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODING.

Front BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT ON ENDS,REPLACE A.S.A.P.

Front BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING.

INNER & OUTER SILLS CORRODING.

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED. (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL ALL OVER ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR CHASIS CORRODING.

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING.

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES 2017 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & PERISHING.(185-65X15T)

Pass 3 Nov 2021 69,756 miles

Front front wipers split on ends.

Offside Front osf head light lens deteriorating.

Oil leak, but not excessive bad oil leak ,oil all over engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake flexi hoses perishing & starting to crack,advise replace a.s.a.p (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

reverse light not working.

Fail 28 Oct 2021 65,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour new bulb required. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested coil spring snapped. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken advise both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested coil spring snapped. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play advise both sides & tracking. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed osf tyre showing cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front wipers split on ends.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre excessively worn on inner edge,close to cords,replace a.s.a.p (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front osf head light lens deteriorating.

Oil leak, but not excessive bad oil leak ,oil all over engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake flexi hoses perishing & starting to crack,advise replace a.s.a.p (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

reverse light not working.

Pass 20 May 2019 59,167 miles

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush worn

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Fail 20 May 2019 59,155 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush worn

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Pass 29 May 2018 58,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 55,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Gearbox mounting defective lower ()

no reverse lights

Fail 27 Jun 2017 55,767 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Gearbox mounting defective lower ()

no reverse lights

Pass 21 Jun 2016 52,962 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 52,957 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 50,002 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 47,394 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 44,592 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre is close to wear indicators.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 41,476 miles

bonnet safty catch handle broken

Pass 9 Jun 2011 38,681 miles

Both front tyres very perished and low on tread

Both rear tyres perishing

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front wiper blade split on edge

Oil leak around bottom of gearbox

One bulb in high level stop light inoperative

Pass 24 Jun 2010 35,822 miles

Both front tyres becoming perished

Both rear tyres becoming perished

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2010 35,822 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres becoming perished

Both rear tyres becoming perished

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2009 32,340 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 27,695 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 20,903 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 JRV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JRV, 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 JRV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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