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EF04 FYD

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,452 mi
Last recorded89,452 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 FYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 89,452 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 89,452 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 84,267 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 84,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 79,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 74,095 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 71,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 66,699 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 64,981 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2015 58,503 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2014 52,182 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 52,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 46,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear child seat fitted

rear exhaust silencer corrodeing

wear lip on front brake discs

Fail 24 Apr 2013 46,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

185/60/15/84h

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise tracking is checked

nearside rear child seat fitted

rear exhaust silencer corrodeing

strong advisory that the nearside rear tyre is wearing out of shape

very strong advisory that the nearside front tyre is worn to the limit at time of test (advise replacement)

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 28 Apr 2012 41,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise near side front & both rear tyres perishing in side walls

Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,312 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 37,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 35,989 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 30,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,927 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 25,055 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 17,250 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 FYD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FYD, 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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EF04 FYD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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