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FG54 JSV

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,224 mi
Last recorded102,224 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 JSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 102,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 102,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 95,789 miles

Front headlamps faded

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Dec 2020 95,785 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible spring hitting body of car (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front headlamps faded

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2019 90,782 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 85,282 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 85,282 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 78,402 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 73,942 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 73,942 miles

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

exhaust has slight corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2016 73,845 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2015 69,600 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 69,600 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 64,673 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 64,673 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 57,655 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2012 52,607 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet support prop missing

Fail 25 Oct 2012 52,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet support prop missing

both front wiper blades split

exhaust backbox heavily corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Oct 2011 46,041 miles

Front discs very poor condition

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 46,041 miles

Front discs very poor condition

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 39,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front brake disc inner face poor condition

Pass 27 Oct 2009 33,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 26,374 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 21,118 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 JSV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FG54 JSV, 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 JSV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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