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FL54 OOB

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,614 mi
Last recorded70,614 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 OOB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2021 70,614 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

ignition lock insecure and poor in operation

Pass 26 Nov 2020 68,715 miles

Offside Outer sill corroding

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 66,974 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 65,015 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill lip slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

steering slightly heavy in operation

Fail 4 Dec 2018 65,015 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill lip slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

steering slightly heavy in operation

Pass 22 Apr 2016 62,683 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 62,683 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 57,990 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)

Pass 2 May 2014 53,605 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 49,307 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 44,693 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 44,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 40,357 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 40,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 36,225 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 32,965 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 30,053 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 27,985 miles

advise front brake pads low

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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FL54 OOB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FL54 OOB, 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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FL54 OOB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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