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FB04 EAX

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,445 mi
Last recorded77,445 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 EAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 77,445 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 66,248 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 66,248 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 63,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 63,352 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 59,679 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 56,019 miles

both front wishbone bushes starting to detiorate

nearside side repeator slightly white

Fail 21 Jul 2011 56,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wishbone bushes starting to detiorate

nearside side repeator slightly white

Pass 22 Jul 2010 51,024 miles

back box outer skin corroded

offside front wishbone front bush starting to crack

Pass 13 Jul 2009 46,907 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 46,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

back outer skin corroded

slight play in both front drop links

Pass 31 Jul 2008 42,263 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 42,263 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BODY WORK DAMAGED IN PLACES

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

HAND BRAKE OPERATION NOT SMOOTH ACTION / BECOMING KNOTCHY

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING PLASTIC PANEL LOOSE AND BUMPER LOOSE AT JOINT OF TWO SECTIONS

TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS

Pass 26 Jul 2007 35,501 miles

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

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 EAX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FB04 EAX, 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 EAX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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