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FV54 MMX

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,913 mi
Last recorded160,913 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 MMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 160,913 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 160,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 146,100 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 143,596 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 141,832 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 138,697 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 136,871 miles

o/s/f tyre 2,5mm / slight bind on o/s/f wheel / rear springs corroding / slight corrosion front discs

Pass 24 Sep 2016 134,026 miles

gear box oil leak / corrosion on rear springs / front discs corroding

slight bind on o/s/f wheel / slight noise when turning n/s/f wheel [poss shaft or box]

slight under body corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2016 134,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

gear box oil leak / corrosion on rear springs / front discs corroding

slight bind on o/s/f wheel / slight noise when turning n/s/f wheel [poss shaft or box]

slight under body corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2015 130,610 miles

Nearside Front SLIGHT BIND ON WHEEL

Nearside Rear SPRING CORRODING

Offside Rear SLIGHT BIND ON WHEEL

Fail 17 Sep 2015 130,610 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front SLIGHT BIND ON WHEEL

Nearside Rear SPRING CORRODING

Offside Rear SLIGHT BIND ON WHEEL

Pass 25 Sep 2014 128,140 miles

SLIGHT NOISE ON N/S/F [POSS DRIVESHAFT OR GEARBOX] / N/S/R SPRING CORRODING / SLIGHT BIND ON O/S/R WHEEL

Fail 23 Sep 2014 128,140 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

SLIGHT NOISE ON N/S/F [POSS DRIVESHAFT OR GEARBOX] / N/S/R SPRING CORRODING / SLIGHT BIND ON O/S/R WHEEL

Pass 20 Sep 2013 123,892 miles

O/S/F TYRE CUTTING OUT ON INNER EDGE / N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT / SLIGHT CORROSION ON N/S/R COIL SPRING / ADV GET N/S DRIVESHAFT CHECKED OUT

Pass 13 Sep 2012 119,985 miles

O/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT

VERY SLIGHT WEAR ONEDGES OF N/S/R TYRE

Fail 13 Sep 2012 119,983 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

O/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT

VERY SLIGHT WEAR ONEDGES OF N/S/R TYRE

Pass 12 Sep 2011 116,245 miles

n/s/r tyre near limmint

Pass 11 Sep 2010 110,407 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 108,957 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 108,957 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 98,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Mar 2009 98,070 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2008 86,347 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 86,347 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 MMX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MMX, 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 MMX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 December 2004.

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