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FG54 YST

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

112,190 mi
Last recorded112,190 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 YST
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 112,190 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 110,097 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 108,982 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 108,982 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 107,265 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 106,330 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 103,465 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 103,462 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 100,792 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 100,788 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 97,786 miles

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

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

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

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

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 22 Aug 2016 97,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2015 95,992 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 92,262 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 88,801 miles

exhaust center section and back box deteriourted

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 27 Aug 2013 88,801 miles

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

exhaust center section and back box deteriourted

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 28 Aug 2012 83,789 miles

exhaust centre and rear sections deteriorated

Fail 28 Aug 2012 83,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust centre and rear sections deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2011 79,867 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 74,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 59,897 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 59,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 47,090 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 47,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 31,970 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 YST is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YST, 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 YST is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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