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FY54 ACF

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,030 mi
Last recorded128,030 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 ACF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 128,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush and top boot deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside engine mounting bracket not fully secure bolt missing but still secure (6.1.D.1b)

oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2016 128,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush and top boot deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside engine mounting bracket not fully secure bolt missing but still secure (6.1.D.1b)

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2015 122,098 miles

oil leak linkage rubber not secure o/s/f

Fail 5 Jun 2015 122,099 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 114,328 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 114,328 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2013 102,680 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 102,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 91,920 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 79,855 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 69,844 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 69,844 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 59,340 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 59,340 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 47,621 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 37,135 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 37,135 miles

Offside 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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FY54 ACF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FY54 ACF, 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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FY54 ACF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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