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FG54 LXW

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,973 mi
Last recorded91,973 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 91,973 miles

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

Rear both lens covers missing

Fail 14 Feb 2019 91,973 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear both lens covers missing

Pass 27 Feb 2018 88,522 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 88,522 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 88,398 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Engine Management Light on

Fail 6 Mar 2017 88,398 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Engine Management Light on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 83,467 miles

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

both rear bumpstops missing

Fail 15 Feb 2016 83,467 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both rear bumpstops missing

Pass 4 Nov 2014 76,619 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 76,615 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 73,516 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 3 Dec 2012 71,802 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 63,288 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing close to legal minimum

o/s/r tyre in very poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2010 56,870 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 51,296 miles

n/s/r tyre wall deteriorating

oil level low

wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 3 Sep 2009 51,296 miles

oil level low

wiper blades smearing slightly

n/s/r tyre wall deteriorating

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 47,214 miles

nearside rear light lense insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2008 10,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear light lense insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2007 44,179 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 44,176 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 LXW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LXW, 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 LXW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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