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FY54 KXL

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,828 mi
Last recorded68,828 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 KXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2024 68,828 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 66,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 62,538 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 62,505 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 59,494 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 57,003 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 57,002 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 48,390 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 48,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 47,976 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 47,044 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 112,088 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Both steering rack inner joints have some play

Pass 15 Sep 2014 45,410 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 42,631 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 39,543 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 34,969 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 30,927 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2009 26,777 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 21,535 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 15,950 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 KXL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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