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CT04 FDG

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

178,622 mi
Last recorded178,622 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT04 FDG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 178,622 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 178,598 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both cills (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 162,883 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

both inner track arms slight play

Fail 4 Aug 2015 162,883 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both inner track arms slight play

Pass 4 Aug 2014 142,439 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 142,431 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 140,227 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 129,464 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 129,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 119,733 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 108,870 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 94,867 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 94,866 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 79,266 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link to strut has slight play

Fail 17 Jul 2009 79,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside front anti roll bar link to strut has slight play

Fail 18 Jul 2008 62,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 62,592 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 46,212 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 46,212 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CT04 FDG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 CT04 FDG, 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 CT04 FDG registered?

CT04 FDG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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