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FP54 LVL

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

43,990 mi
Last recorded43,990 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 LVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 43,990 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 43,973 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 43,749 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 43,542 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 43,344 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 43,237 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 43,237 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 42,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 41,953 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 41,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 41,377 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 41,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Oct 2016 40,065 miles

Centre exhaust poor condition

Centre stoplight inop

Pass 26 Oct 2015 35,321 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 29,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

click on brake pedal operation

Fail 25 Oct 2014 29,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

click on brake pedal operation

Pass 14 Oct 2013 23,362 miles

bonnet pull lever loose

Fail 14 Oct 2013 23,362 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet pull lever loose

Pass 22 Oct 2012 15,464 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 12,502 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 12,499 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

all tyres have age related cracking to them

Pass 28 Oct 2010 9,915 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 5,718 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 3,505 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 1,273 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 LVL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FP54 LVL, 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 LVL registered?

FP54 LVL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is FP54 LVL safe to buy?

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