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ET04 FFL

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,051 mi
Last recorded46,051 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 FFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 46,051 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 45,098 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 43,881 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 43,080 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 42,054 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 42,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 40,648 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 38,714 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 37,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 36,065 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 34,722 miles

bonnet release handle inside car loose

exhaust middle box corroded

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 15 Aug 2017 34,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

bonnet release handle inside car loose

both front tyres perishing and cracking

exhaust middle box corroded

headlamp lenses deteriorating

nearside front tyre worn edges and worn tread

offside front tyre worn edges

Pass 10 Aug 2016 32,820 miles

both front tyres cracked all over

Fail 10 Aug 2016 32,820 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres cracked all over

Pass 21 Aug 2015 31,420 miles

both front tyres cracked all over

both front wipers worn

rear back box corroded slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2014 29,784 miles

both front tyres starting to perish slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2013 28,582 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 20 Aug 2012 26,729 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perishing

Fail 20 Aug 2012 26,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all 4 tyres slightly perishing

Pass 16 Aug 2011 25,217 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 23,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 21,684 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 20,067 miles

both front discs slightly corroding on insides

Pass 24 Aug 2007 18,016 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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ET04 FFL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ET04 FFL, 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 ET04 FFL registered?

ET04 FFL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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