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FP54 LVW

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,588 mi
Last recorded71,588 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 LVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2021 71,588 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Vehicle idles erratically

Pass 15 Oct 2020 70,434 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing also (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 68,220 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 68,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 65,409 miles

Nail in tyre offside rear and nearside rear ()

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2017 63,118 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2017 63,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 61,473 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 58,596 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 58,564 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 53,189 miles

slight inbalance on rear beakes

Fail 25 Sep 2014 53,187 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight inbalance on rear beakes

Pass 11 Oct 2013 46,768 miles

front brake pads starting to wear thin

rear exhaust box in poor condition

wing repeators fading

Pass 8 Oct 2012 38,179 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front suspension top mounts have movement in them

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 3 Oct 2011 33,511 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 31,120 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 28,938 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 25,054 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 19,203 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 LVW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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