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FY54 UGA

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

79,351 mi
Last recorded79,351 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 UGA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 79,351 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 74,410 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 69,343 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 7 Aug 2023 64,191 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 57,464 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 57,460 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 50,899 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 46,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and to approx. 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and to approx. 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 40,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 35,161 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 34,962 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 34,563 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 33,699 miles

rear tyres cracking to sidewalls

Pass 14 Apr 2014 33,149 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 32,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 32,481 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 31,957 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 31,225 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 30,054 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,671 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 27,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 27,641 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 UGA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 UGA, 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 UGA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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