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FG54 TRZ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

165,567 mi
Last recorded165,567 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 TRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 165,567 miles

Gearbox mounting defective steady mount bushes badly worn ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 160,524 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 160,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 160,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

gear box/engine stabilizer rubber bushes worn.

offside nearside rear axel beam rubber bump stops missing.

rear wiper blade incomplete.

Fail 10 Jan 2017 160,516 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe into rear box adrift (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damaged (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

gear box/engine stabilizer rubber bushes worn.

offside nearside rear axel beam rubber bump stops missing.

rear wiper blade incomplete.

Pass 21 Jan 2016 155,643 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 155,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 150,860 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 143,308 miles

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

bonnet cable lever arm adrift.

inner edge of the front tyres showing wear.

Fail 30 Jan 2014 143,307 miles

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet cable lever arm adrift.

inner edge of the front tyres showing wear.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 133,439 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 124,198 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 111,000 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 111,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 97,470 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 97,454 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 88,377 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 73,061 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 TRZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TRZ, 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 TRZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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