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EF04 FWS

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,009 mi
Last recorded117,009 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 FWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 117,009 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 117,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 108,063 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 100,148 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 93,428 miles

both front brake discs partly worn.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 82,635 miles

rear exhaust partly corroded.

Fail 22 Aug 2013 82,635 miles

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

rear exhaust partly corroded.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 71,017 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 55,723 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 47,402 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 37,741 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 25,155 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 12,671 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 11,887 miles

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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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EF04 FWS is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EF04 FWS, 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 EF04 FWS registered?

EF04 FWS is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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