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FX54 WLZ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,771 mi
Last recorded98,771 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 WLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 98,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

damage to front of vehical

Fail 3 Aug 2016 98,735 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

damage to front of vehical

Pass 19 Aug 2015 94,888 miles

damage to front of vehicle and bonnet catch

o/s headlamp dip beam image poor

play in steering rack n/s

signs of damage within 30cm of o/s/f seatbelt mounting prescribed area

Pass 22 Aug 2014 91,116 miles

o/s/f indicator and side reapeters still slightly faded

Fail 22 Aug 2014 91,111 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

damage to front of vehical

Pass 23 Aug 2013 83,928 miles

damage to body work

o s f tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 16 Aug 2013 83,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

damage to body work

o s f tyre cracking on side wall

rad corroded and starting to leak

Pass 13 Aug 2012 76,647 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 76,647 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 63,092 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 54,775 miles

exhaust brkt broke rear

Fail 11 Jan 2011 54,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust brkt broke rear

Pass 18 Jan 2010 43,508 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 43,479 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 30,533 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 30,533 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 16,991 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 15,623 miles

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 WLZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WLZ, 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 WLZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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