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FP54 LXC

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

63,781 mi
Last recorded63,781 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 LXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 63,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer has slight corrosion on outer skin

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 63,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer has slight corrosion on outer skin

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 57,422 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 57,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 53,628 miles

2x exhaust silencers corroded

All four tyres deteriorated, offside front dangerous

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 53,627 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

2x exhaust silencers corroded

All four tyres deteriorated, offside front dangerous

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 53,552 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 52,210 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

battery loose

Fail 12 Jul 2016 52,210 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

battery loose

Pass 7 Jul 2015 50,422 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f outer c.v gaitor weeping grease

pitting and corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 5 Jul 2014 48,707 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 46,137 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

centre exhaurst corroded

rear exhaurst corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 43,850 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 40,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear brake dics corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 May 2010 39,995 miles

Outer Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rear section corroded through outer skin

offside rear tyre delaminating on outer sidewall

Fail 5 May 2010 39,990 miles

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

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

Outer Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rear section corroded through outer skin

offside rear tyre delaminating on outer sidewall

Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Aug 2008 30,465 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2007 21,289 miles
Fail 28 May 2007 21,289 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

washer jet poor

wiper blade poor

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 LXC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LXC, 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 LXC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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