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FY54 ACZ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,943 mi
Last recorded93,943 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 ACZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 93,943 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front wipers deteriated

condensation in n/s headlamp

Pass 23 Feb 2018 89,502 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner ()

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 89,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 83,601 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 83,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 81,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2014 75,495 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 75,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

off side front tyre worn very low

Pass 27 Dec 2013 65,438 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside and nearside rear suspension bump stop mountings missing

Pass 21 Dec 2012 59,384 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 53,823 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 48,512 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 42,563 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 35,851 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 27,893 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 ACZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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