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FY54 UHP

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,521 mi
Last recorded90,521 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 90,521 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaks are only just within the permitted maximum. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle assembly. Both sides main mounting bushes are perished, but I cannot access the axle sufficiently to demonstrate the amount of movement during this inspection. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 90,498 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Injector lower seal on cylinder head. Injector in question is not correctly affixed to the fuel rail either, but is not leaking fuel. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Reflector insecure inside headlamp assembly. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill return, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Lower sill flange corroded and crumbling at spot welded joint. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29$ imbalance recorded, biased to offside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaks are only just within the permitted maximum. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle assembly. Both sides main mounting bushes are perished, but I cannot access the axle sufficiently to demonstrate the amount of movement during this inspection. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 87,686 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight freeplay and knocking noise from nearside of steering gear assembly.

Fail 28 Sep 2021 87,680 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill and return. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight freeplay and knocking noise from nearside of steering gear assembly.

Pass 30 Sep 2020 85,837 miles

Knocking noise and slight freeplay detected within steering gear assembly, possibly nearside. Unable to investigate fully during this inspection.

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

Parking brake lever action tight.

Pass 24 Sep 2019 84,625 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Release handle insecure inside vehicle. (3.1 (c))

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

Parking brake lever action tight.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill and return, at rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 84,625 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Does not make full sweep to vertical at edge of screen. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of nearside outer sill and return. Marked. Also likely to be extending behind wheel arch protection. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Release handle insecure inside vehicle. (3.1 (c))

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

Parking brake lever action tight.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill and return, at rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 81,601 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Interior release mechanism broken from mounting. (3.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever action tight.

Fail 4 Oct 2018 81,601 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of nearside sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Interior release mechanism broken from mounting. (3.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever action tight.

Pass 6 Oct 2017 79,035 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in tread, no plies visible during this inspection.

Corrosion on rear of both sill returns, nearside also on outer sill, under paint.

Fail 6 Oct 2017 79,035 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in tread, no plies visible during this inspection.

Corrosion on rear of both sill returns, nearside also on outer sill, under paint.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 77,045 miles

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front void of read on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 77,044 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front void of read on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 73,565 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2014 66,338 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 56,911 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 52,243 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 47,258 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 47,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 41,645 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 36,543 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 32,726 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 24,648 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 24,648 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

high level brake light not working

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 UHP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UHP, 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 UHP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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