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AC04 FSJ

2004 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,127 mi
Last recorded88,127 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 FSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 88,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Sep 2021 88,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2019 82,464 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 76,795 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 64,148 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 54,025 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 54,025 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 45,562 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 45,562 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 41,390 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 41,390 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2008 35,875 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 29,064 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 29,032 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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AC04 FSJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,587cc 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 AC04 FSJ, 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 AC04 FSJ registered?

AC04 FSJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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