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SO54 FOC

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,224 mi
Last recorded117,224 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 FOC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 117,224 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 102,428 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underside vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 97,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 90,458 miles

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

injector seals leaking

Fail 8 Jul 2013 90,456 miles

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

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

injector seals leaking

Pass 19 Jun 2012 79,797 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 72,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front exhaust flexi pipe sealed with paste

Fail 14 Jul 2011 72,140 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front exhaust flexi pipe sealed with paste

Pass 7 Dec 2010 68,180 miles

heat shield insecure slight wear nsf track rod end

Pass 26 Nov 2009 55,486 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 55,486 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 44,443 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 33,951 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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SO54 FOC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SO54 FOC, 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 SO54 FOC registered?

SO54 FOC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 December 2004.

Is SO54 FOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO54 FOC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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