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FY54 DPX

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,475 mi
Last recorded109,475 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 DPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 109,475 miles

Front Beam pattern deteriorating.

Nearside Rear Outer sill deteriorating.

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 103,196 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 103,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 97,256 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 97,256 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 88,724 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 82,137 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to bulge

Pass 22 Aug 2012 78,742 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 78,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

rear bump stops missing

Fail 25 Aug 2011 67,473 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 67,473 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 55,238 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 55,238 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 42,706 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 42,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 28,103 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 15,288 miles

disks getting corred

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 DPX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DPX, 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 DPX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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