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CF04 FUW

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,596 mi
Last recorded98,596 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 FUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 98,596 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp condensation inside lamp

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 97,922 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp condensation in lamp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 96,434 miles

Oil leak ()

rear silencer securing bracket corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2017 96,434 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

rear silencer securing bracket corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2016 95,347 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front steering arm play

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 89,419 miles

Nearside washer jet inoperative.

Rear silencer corroded and strap broken.

Fail 8 Dec 2015 89,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside washer jet inoperative.

Rear silencer corroded and strap broken.

Fail 16 Dec 2014 78,522 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2014 78,522 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

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 box is corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2013 66,039 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)

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 6 Nov 2013 66,039 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Approx 1,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

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)

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 55,610 miles

Front brakes low.

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 55,610 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brakes low.

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 40,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

centre high level inop

front discs worn

front wiper spilt driver

rear wiper split

Fail 5 Jan 2011 40,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

centre high level inop

front discs worn

front wiper spilt driver

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Nov 2009 28,073 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 27,650 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 26,957 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)

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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CF04 FUW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CF04 FUW, 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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CF04 FUW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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