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FV54 FTK

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

77,077 mi
Last recorded77,077 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 FTK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 77,077 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 1.6MM

Fail 22 Oct 2020 77,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 67,956 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front & rear exhaust silencers corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2019 67,948 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front & rear exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2018 61,890 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Oct 2018 61,887 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicating malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens crazed (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Oct 2017 57,381 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 57,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster at maximum (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 51,936 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 44,032 miles

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 43,946 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades worn (8.2.2)

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 34,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

MId & rear exhaust boxes corroded

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 34,743 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

MId & rear exhaust boxes corroded

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 31,945 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system generally corroding

Fail 3 Sep 2013 31,934 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system generally corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2012 26,213 miles

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2011 21,211 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre outter side wall crakcked and perished

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 16,878 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 16,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 12,713 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 11,289 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 11,276 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 7,854 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 FTK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FV54 FTK, 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 FTK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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