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F14 CRL

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

101,377 mi
Last recorded101,377 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF14 CRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 101,377 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 99,655 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 99,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 91,944 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 91,932 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 32mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 81,436 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 77,185 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 76,395 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2020 76,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2019 74,324 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 74,308 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 71,800 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 67,957 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 64,912 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 62,556 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 56,201 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 50,756 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,441 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 40,367 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 34,734 miles

O/S/F And O/S/R Tyres On 3MM

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 29,764 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 24,086 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 24,086 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 18,537 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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F14 CRL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 F14 CRL, 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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F14 CRL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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