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FB04 EAW

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,464 mi
Last recorded87,464 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 EAW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 87,464 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 84,338 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 80,812 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 75,720 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 16 Jul 2013 75,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 16 Jul 2012 66,161 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside headlight full of condensation but doesnt affect beam pattern

rear exhaust outer skin peeling off

Fail 16 Jul 2012 66,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside headlight full of condensation but doesnt affect beam pattern

rear exhaust outer skin peeling off

Pass 18 Jul 2011 52,545 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011 52,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 42,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 35,665 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 29,667 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 23,321 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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FB04 EAW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FB04 EAW, 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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FB04 EAW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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