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RF54 FVO

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,028 mi
Last recorded62,028 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 FVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 62,028 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 62,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 49,334 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 43,389 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 43,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 36,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 36,899 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 29,460 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/r tail lamp plastic lense cracked

o/s/r anti roll bar drop link upper ball joint gaiter split

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 22 Oct 2008 24,337 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 24,337 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 20,179 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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RF54 FVO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RF54 FVO, 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 RF54 FVO registered?

RF54 FVO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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