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FV54 NZC

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,609 mi
Last recorded87,609 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 NZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 87,609 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 81,221 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 71,611 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both exhaust silencers corroded

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Dec 2013 64,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2013 64,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2012 57,574 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 52,437 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 48,819 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 45,670 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 45,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 35,527 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 28,452 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front wiper blades split and slightly smearing

engine oil level below maximum mark

Fail 13 Nov 2007 28,452 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front wiper blades split and slightly smearing

engine oil level below maximum mark

nearside front brake slightly binding

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 NZC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 NZC, 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 NZC registered?

FV54 NZC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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The MOT history for FV54 NZC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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