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FX54 XRV

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,418 mi
Last recorded95,418 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 XRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 95,418 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 92,259 miles

slight corrosion to some brake pipes

some brake pipes heavyley greased

Pass 29 Jan 2016 91,437 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 91,437 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 83,495 miles

rear exhaust and mountings rusted

Fail 8 Jan 2015 83,495 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust and mountings rusted

Pass 14 Jan 2014 77,061 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 77,060 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 109,677 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 109,676 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 629,944 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2011 55,655 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 55,655 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 49,811 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 43,366 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 43,366 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 38,428 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 38,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 XRV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple 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 XRV, 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 FX54 XRV registered?

FX54 XRV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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