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FP54 GNF

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,119 mi
Last recorded99,119 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 GNF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 99,119 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 96,228 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 96,227 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 92,543 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 92,543 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 89,189 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 89,189 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake rod has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 88,504 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 86,309 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 86,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

REAR WIPER BLADE; split

EXHAUST; back box, support bracket broken

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

TYRE CONDITION; worn bald on its inner edge > nearside front

Pass 8 Jan 2016 81,210 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)

Steering pulls to one side. Suspect front wheel alignment incorrect

Fail 5 Jan 2016 86,169 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Steering pulls to one side. Suspect front wheel alignment incorrect

Pass 9 Jan 2015 73,334 miles

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

both rear tyres worn low 3mm limit 1.6

Pass 18 Dec 2013 63,568 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 62,022 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 62,017 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 59,031 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 59,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2011 55,119 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 55,119 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 37,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 26,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 26,850 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 19,256 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 19,256 miles

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

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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FP54 GNF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FP54 GNF, 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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FP54 GNF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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