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FP54 LRJ

2004 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

107,344 mi
Last recorded107,344 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 LRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 107,344 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise centre brake light not working

Fail 26 May 2017 107,335 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise centre brake light not working

Fail 4 May 2017 107,324 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front mirror not fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2013 97,772 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 81,273 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 81,206 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 81,124 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 81,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 75,503 miles

offside front strut top slightly stiff

Pass 19 Oct 2009 71,810 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 71,810 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 62,670 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 50,878 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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FP54 LRJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LRJ, 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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What year was FP54 LRJ registered?

FP54 LRJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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