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FV54 WCO

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,991 mi
Last recorded85,991 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 WCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 85,991 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 85,886 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 79,249 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 68,574 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 61,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front tyres require attention.

rear bump stops broken away.

Fail 17 Feb 2016 61,377 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front tyres require attention.

rear bump stops broken away.

Pass 7 Feb 2015 58,939 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated,n/s/r + o/s/r bumpstops deteriorated.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 55,453 miles

exhaust deteriated.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 51,523 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 47,648 miles

Spare tyre defective

exhaust back box deteriated.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 40,475 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 35,217 miles

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

Incorrect speed rated tyre on o/s/r of car but is higher than standard fitment

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 28,426 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 22,507 miles

both front tyres 2mm tread

front pads look low

Fail 20 Dec 2007 22,507 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres 2mm tread

front pads look low

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 WCO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WCO, 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 WCO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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