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FY54 AFO

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,882 mi
Last recorded56,882 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 56,882 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 56,882 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 53,802 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 53,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 52,626 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front subframe corroded around wishbone mounts

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing heavily corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing heavily corroded

Offside drive shaft corroded

boot struts dont hold weight of boot lid

rear wiper split

slight coolant leak from bottom left of radiator

Fail 24 Oct 2019 52,626 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front subframe corroded around wishbone mounts

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing heavily corroded

Nearside washer provides no water, Offside provides plenty for visability

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing heavily corroded

Offside drive shaft corroded

boot struts dont hold weight of boot lid

rear wiper split

slight coolant leak from bottom left of radiator

Pass 8 Nov 2018 51,029 miles

Nearside Front windscreen washer jet partly blocked

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Strong advise bad condensation in headlamp unit

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside shocker casings corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2018 51,029 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested not tested due to dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise outer tread edge de-void of tread inner edge worn very low , and centre areas are cracking around tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front windscreen washer jet partly blocked

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Strong advise bad condensation in headlamp unit

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and inner tread edges worn very low , centre tread areas cracking , also has a cut in (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside shocker casings corroded

Rear parking brake Brake efficiency only at 19%, minimum limit to pass is 16%, may require adjustment or repair

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Oct 2017 48,532 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 46,503 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 44,574 miles

offside front wiper starting to smear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear section of exhaust corroded (skins)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 44,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front wiper starting to smear

rear section of exhaust corroded (skins)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 40,825 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 40,140 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 37,443 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 29,480 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 21,737 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 13,103 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 13,103 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 11,836 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 10,105 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 8,230 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 AFO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AFO, 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 AFO registered?

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

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