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FL54 UBX

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,799 mi
Last recorded58,799 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 UBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 58,799 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 58,799 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 56,415 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 56,415 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 54,478 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 54,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 51,877 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 51,877 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 48,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge beginning to wear low 3.5mm slight wear on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre beginning to wear low 3.5mm slight wear on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 45,042 miles

Coolant level low

Exhaust corroded but not affecting security

Pass 9 Aug 2016 42,327 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 39,195 miles

Rear silencer corroding

Fail 12 Aug 2015 39,191 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear silencer corroding

Pass 11 Aug 2014 37,381 miles

Rear silecer corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2013 34,843 miles

rear exhaust box starting to rust

very slight noise in n/s/rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Aug 2012 32,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all 4 tyres are deterioated and splitting.

rear exhaust section is deterioated and corroeded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 30,410 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,143 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 25,439 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 22,681 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 19,540 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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FL54 UBX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL54 UBX registered?

FL54 UBX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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The MOT history for FL54 UBX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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