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FX54 VNU

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,129 mi
Last recorded126,129 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 VNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 126,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 111,781 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 111,781 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 107,978 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 106,172 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Offside Front Slight bind on brake

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Aug 2016 104,515 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) On both sides ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 104,513 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) On both sides ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 102,918 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened New discs rqd corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation in lamp (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)

Slight noise on off side front wheel bearing found on road test

Fail 20 Aug 2015 102,916 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened New discs rqd corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation in lamp (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 98,598 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 90,600 miles

FRONT DISCS CORRODED

Pass 29 Aug 2012 76,501 miles

The rear exhaust box is starting to come apart but not blowing.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 62,862 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edges and deteriorating.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Spare tyre under inflated

Fail 23 Aug 2011 62,849 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing outer edges and deteriorating.

Front brake discs scoured and pitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Spare tyre under inflated

Pass 21 Aug 2010 56,232 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 20 Aug 2010 56,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Aug 2009 49,458 miles

n/s/r bump stop rubber missing

Fail 20 Aug 2009 49,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r bump stop rubber missing

Pass 27 Aug 2008 42,511 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 32,131 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 32,131 miles

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

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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FX54 VNU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FX54 VNU, 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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FX54 VNU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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