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FP54 WMC

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

102,053 mi
Last recorded102,053 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 102,053 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 99,045 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 95,468 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both front nsf and osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both nsf and osf bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering arm cover loose and damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 95,468 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rust on both side sills have gone through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both front nsf and osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both nsf and osf bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steering arm cover loose and damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 91,805 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 89,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front disc pitted . cover on sills both sides innner and outer sills .

Pass 21 Nov 2020 85,723 miles

covers on sills both sides

front disc pitted

Pass 18 May 2019 83,963 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

front disc pitted.

offsides front tyres low

under tray fitted to the car. covers onsills both sides

Pass 17 May 2018 82,250 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2018 82,250 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 79,848 miles

Osr tyre wall perished

Pass 9 Dec 2015 77,958 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 77,958 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 74,168 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 70,177 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 70,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 65,077 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 9 Apr 2013 65,077 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2012 57,804 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 53,433 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nsf tyre cut on side wall

Fail 21 Apr 2011 53,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nsf tyre cut on side wall

Pass 9 Apr 2010 47,504 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 47,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 42,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 37,619 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 37,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 33,765 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 WMC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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