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FL54 ZPJ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,593 mi
Last recorded82,593 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 82,593 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 5 Feb 2016 82,539 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 21 Jan 2015 78,034 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 78,034 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 75,048 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 75,048 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 64,027 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 64,027 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 55,068 miles

slight misting of n/s headlight

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 55,068 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight misting of n/s headlight

Pass 10 Mar 2011 46,818 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 46,818 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 40,633 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 33,997 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 26,175 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 22,801 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 ZPJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc 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 ZPJ, 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 ZPJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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