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ML54 FVM

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

40,569 mi
Last recorded40,569 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 FVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 40,569 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 36,116 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 36,116 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 31,591 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 31,591 miles

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 27,780 miles

Both Front Tyres On 2mm Of Tread

Both Rear Tyres On 3mm Of Tread

Fail 3 Oct 2012 27,780 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both Front Tyres On 2mm Of Tread

Both Rear Tyres On 3mm Of Tread

Pass 6 Oct 2011 23,542 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 19,878 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 19,878 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 16,365 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 13,762 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2008 13,762 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 11,485 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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ML54 FVM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ML54 FVM, 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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What year was ML54 FVM registered?

ML54 FVM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 October 2004.

Is ML54 FVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML54 FVM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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