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FY54 ACV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

71,352 mi
Last recorded71,352 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 ACV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 71,352 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 71,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 65,180 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 65,180 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 62,974 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 68,287 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 68,287 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 59,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 59,317 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 51,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 51,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 47,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 47,111 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 41,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 41,875 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 37,591 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 37,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,021 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 33,021 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 25,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,790 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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FY54 ACV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 ACV, 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 FY54 ACV registered?

FY54 ACV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2004.

Is FY54 ACV safe to buy?

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