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FV54 AHG

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

59,853 mi
Last recorded59,853 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 AHG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 59,853 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front bumper lower trim loose

o/s front coil spring close to body?

Fail 30 Oct 2020 59,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front bumper lower trim loose

o/s front coil spring close to body?

Pass 24 Oct 2019 53,508 miles

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s front strut top bearing stiff?

rear wiper worn

Pass 5 Nov 2018 49,078 miles

o/s front spring close to body work?

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 49,045 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both (6.2.3 (a))

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

o/s front spring close to body work?

Pass 12 Jul 2017 49,037 miles

oil leak

osf bottom ball joint incorrectly located in suspension arm

osf shocker retaining bolt incorrectly fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2017 49,037 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak

osf bottom ball joint incorrectly located in suspension arm

osf shocker retaining bolt incorrectly fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2016 48,923 miles

osf bottom ball joint incorrectly located in suspension arm

osf shocker lower retaining bolt incorrectly fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2016 48,921 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

osf bottom ball joint incorrectly located in suspension arm

osf shocker lower retaining bolt incorrectly fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 47,393 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 47,391 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 47,034 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 44,975 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 43,336 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 40,816 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 37,836 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 36,032 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 33,484 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 30,666 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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FV54 AHG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel 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 FV54 AHG, 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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FV54 AHG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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