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FY54 NFU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

86,341 mi
Last recorded86,341 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 NFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 86,341 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))

exhaust poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2022 79,125 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 79,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 76,901 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 76,874 miles

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2020 74,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 74,780 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 71,655 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 71,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 68,692 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 68,677 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 65,507 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 65,474 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 61,921 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 59,339 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 59,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 56,551 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 56,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 49,428 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 49,426 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2012 42,315 miles

NSR tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT allso quite badly cracked/perished appears close to exposing cords (BORDERLINE PASS!). 175/65*14T

large wear lip on front brake discs and osf inner surface edge crumbling!

Pass 30 Sep 2011 33,534 miles

Front brake pads appear low and discs in poor condition

n/s/r tyre close to 2mm warning bars

Fail 30 Sep 2011 33,534 miles

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

Front brake pads appear low and discs in poor condition

n/s/r tyre close to 2mm warning bars

Pass 25 Sep 2010 28,627 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 23,810 miles

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2008 19,182 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 19,182 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 17,888 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 15,189 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 NFU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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