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FY54 AEW

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,872 mi
Last recorded89,872 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 89,872 miles

Front Lower arm rear bushes v slight deterioration,

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside quite bad ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 89,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge very badly worn,cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill,as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill,as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower arm rear bushes v slight deterioration,

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre very badly worn inner edge,cords almost visible 175 65 14

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside quite bad ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

strongly advise tracking check

Pass 7 Aug 2020 88,681 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge and unevenly worn

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge 175 65 14

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

strongly advise tracking check

Fail 5 Aug 2020 88,679 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill,as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill,as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge and unevenly worn

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge 175 65 14

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

strongly advise tracking check

Pass 1 Aug 2019 86,965 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre unevenly worn inner edge,no cords visible

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge,no cords visible

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

high level brake lamp inop

rear axle bushes slight deterioration

Pass 30 Jul 2018 84,135 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

high level brake lamp inop

Fail 30 Jul 2018 84,135 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear inner edge

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 8 Aug 2017 81,442 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge slight wear

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) quite bad on nearside ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 81,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge slight wear

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) quite bad on nearside ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 78,381 miles

Nearside Rear has a cut,but within limit

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer deteriorated,no blows at time of test

Fail 8 Aug 2016 78,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear has a cut,but within limit

Nearside wiper split at end but still clearing screen

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer deteriorated,no blows at time of test

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 8 Aug 2015 75,170 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 75,170 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 71,834 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 68,865 miles

front exhaust mtg. rotted through

Fail 5 Sep 2013 68,865 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust mtg. rotted through

Pass 7 Sep 2012 65,888 miles

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 19 Sep 2011 62,676 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 62,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 59,874 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 59,874 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 56,004 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 42,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2007 25,817 miles

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

n/s tyres sidewalls damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2007 25,817 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall perrished and damaged

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 AEW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AEW, 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 AEW registered?

FY54 AEW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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