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FL54 YVE

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,597 mi
Last recorded87,597 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 YVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 87,597 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 87,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 69,936 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 69,932 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure flexi pipe (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure bolt loose (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 63,782 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 63,778 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 58,865 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 58,865 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 53,817 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroding at rear box boarder line pass

Fail 16 Mar 2012 46,204 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust back box corroded through outer skin

nearside front tyre split on inner sidewall

nearside rear tyre perishing slightly on sidewalls and tread

offside front tyre split on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre perishing slightly on sidewalls and tread

Pass 16 Mar 2012 46,204 miles

exhaust back box corroded through outer skin

nearside front tyre split on inner sidewall

nearside rear tyre perishing slightly on sidewalls and tread

offside front tyre split on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre perishing slightly on sidewalls and tread

Pass 29 Mar 2011 39,844 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 39,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 32,999 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 25,881 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 19,536 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 YVE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FL54 YVE, 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 YVE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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