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FY54 DSE

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,253 mi
Last recorded74,253 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 DSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2024 74,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 67,688 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 67,688 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 65,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also corroded at front flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 65,298 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 54% imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also corroded at front flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake operates 38% less on offside

Pass 6 Feb 2020 54,579 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 54,579 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 53,484 miles

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))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 53,484 miles

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))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 48,591 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 48,591 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 39,756 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 34,277 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 34,277 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 32,454 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 32,454 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2013 30,375 miles

centre and rear exhaust are deteriorated

nearside front tyre outer wall perrished

nearside rear tyre outer wall perrished

offside front tyre outer wall perrished

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2012 28,361 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 26,035 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2010 23,264 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 20,911 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 16,965 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 16,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 13,830 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 13,830 miles

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

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

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 DSE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc 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 DSE, 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 DSE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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