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FA04 AWG

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

78,309 mi
Last recorded78,309 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 AWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2018 78,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 73,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Fail 7 Nov 2017 73,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 67,122 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightly cracked

oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2016 67,122 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn badly inside edge

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

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

Offside Front tyre badly perished

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2015 63,666 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 63,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 56,674 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/head light slightly condensation

Pass 1 Aug 2013 49,597 miles

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 38,942 miles

centre section of exhaust damaged

rear silencer corroded

slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 1 Aug 2012 38,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

centre section of exhaust damaged

rear silencer corroded

slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jul 2011 31,996 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust centre section heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2010 26,358 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 26,356 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 22,047 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 17,803 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 17,803 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 14,106 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 14,106 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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FA04 AWG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FA04 AWG, 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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FA04 AWG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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