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CV04 JFG

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,926 mi
Last recorded179,926 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 JFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 179,926 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to limit 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 179,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both edges 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on both edges 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to limit 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 173,321 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

advise intemittent earth fault

Fail 12 Jul 2018 173,321 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

advise intemittent earth fault

Pass 19 Dec 2016 163,089 miles

o/s front coil spring turning in seat

Fail 15 Dec 2016 163,044 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s front outer (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s front (2.7.3)

Steering rack gaiter insecure o/s front (2.2.D.2d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s front (8.2.3)

o/s front coil spring turning in seat

Pass 22 Dec 2015 152,696 miles

engine and undercovers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2014 134,341 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 126,752 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 126,752 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 113,024 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 112,939 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 98,415 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 98,415 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 82,287 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 65,577 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 54,862 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 61,305 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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CV04 JFG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 CV04 JFG, 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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CV04 JFG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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