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FP54 LWL

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

37,706 mi
Last recorded37,706 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 LWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 37,706 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 37,523 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 37,269 miles

Coolant leak Rear of engine ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 36,939 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2021 36,183 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 35,554 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Oct 2019 34,801 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 34,248 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 33,336 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 33,336 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 32,585 miles

Bleed nipple snapped off OSR wheel cylinder but not leaking

Exhaust back box support strap corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 31,934 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 31,030 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 30,125 miles

Exhaust back box support strap corroded.

Front wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

OSR suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 29,102 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 27,937 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 25,251 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 19,989 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 19,985 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 14,297 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 10,692 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 LWL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 LWL, 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 LWL registered?

FP54 LWL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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