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RF54 FVR

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

97,960 mi
Last recorded97,960 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 97,960 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Fail 15 Jun 2026 97,950 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 18 Jun 2025 96,658 miles

Headlamp lens' faded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight corrosion rear ends outer sills - nearside & offside / surface corrosion rear underside & rear axle beam &c. Rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2025 96,648 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE - STRAP BROKEN (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour SHOWS WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens' faded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight corrosion rear ends outer sills - nearside & offside / surface corrosion rear underside & rear axle beam &c. Rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2024 95,407 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Slight corrosion rear ends of n/s & o/s outer sills

Fail 10 Jun 2024 95,407 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Slight corrosion rear ends of n/s & o/s outer sills

Pass 6 Jun 2023 94,602 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 92,166 miles

Headlamp lens' slightly faded / deteriorated

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 88,746 miles

Headlamp lens' slightly faded / discoloured

Nearside front tyre slightly perished [11 years old]

Pass 8 Jun 2020 86,790 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 83,837 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 83,837 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 78,972 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 78,972 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 73,045 miles

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

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)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 73,045 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 67,671 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 64,594 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,062 miles

water inside n/s head lamp

Pass 9 Feb 2013 55,177 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 55,177 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 49,566 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Fail 3 Jan 2012 49,566 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 11 Dec 2010 44,016 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 37,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 26,947 miles

both front tyres 3mm max

Pass 25 Sep 2007 20,574 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 FVR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RF54 FVR, 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 FVR registered?

RF54 FVR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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