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EF04 FWX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,707 mi
Last recorded143,707 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 FWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 143,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 143,706 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 134,985 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly, may need adjustment or repair

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake application slightly uneven, may need adjustment or repair

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery loose

both rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Fail 7 Jul 2016 34,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly, may need adjustment or repair

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake application slightly uneven, may need adjustment or repair

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery loose

both rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 12 Jun 2015 133,754 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 132,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2013 128,824 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 14 Apr 2012 118,377 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2011 112,273 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 106,749 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 106,749 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 97,141 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 97,141 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 77,035 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 76,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2007 55,037 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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EF04 FWX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EF04 FWX, 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 FWX registered?

EF04 FWX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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