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FV54 FTZ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,071 mi
Last recorded79,071 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 FTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 79,071 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 79,069 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 76,354 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 70,919 miles

centre exhaust slightly detrioated

Fail 12 Jun 2014 70,919 miles

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

centre exhaust slightly detrioated

Pass 5 Jun 2013 63,621 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 55,958 miles

Advise customer front and rear brake discs are slightly ridged and pitted.

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 52,155 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 42,513 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 37,633 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 37,633 miles

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

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 FTZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FTZ, 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 FV54 FTZ registered?

FV54 FTZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is FV54 FTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV54 FTZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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