CarVerify

Free Car Check

FY54 DTV

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,271 mi
Last recorded57,271 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 DTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 57,271 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 55,135 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 55,127 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 45,770 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 45,770 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 36,506 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 32,179 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 20,772 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 14,290 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 12,732 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 11,064 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 9,198 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 7,378 miles

both front wiper blades split

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FY54 DTV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY54 DTV?

You can check the full history of FY54 DTV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FY54 DTV registered?

FY54 DTV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2004.

Is FY54 DTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY54 DTV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY54 DTV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FY54 DTV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.