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FB04 FAA

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,269 mi
Last recorded127,269 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 FAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 127,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet release handle insecure.

n/s side repeater cover missing.

Pass 14 Oct 2019 125,596 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Front both sides top strut bearings rough

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hanger obstructing drivers view ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 125,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective affecting pattern and intensity (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective affecting pattern and intensity (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Front both sides top strut bearings rough

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hanger obstructing drivers view ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 122,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front coil springs very close to fowling body when in road going position

rear tyres perishing

Fail 25 Sep 2018 122,982 miles

Coil spring with an unsafe modification Both o/s/f & n/s/f springs rubbing on body (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipes corroded in holding clips

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

Gearbox bolt loose

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyres starting to crack on edges

Unable to inspect brake pads through the holes in the wheels

Pass 29 Sep 2017 121,245 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight roughness in both front top mounts

Pass 1 Oct 2016 119,102 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement lower (6.1.D.1a)

slight roughness in both front top mounts

Pass 2 Oct 2015 116,993 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front strut top mount stiff

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 116,991 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front strut top mount stiff

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 114,773 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front top strut mounting is noisey on rotation

nearside front tyre is showing wear on inner edge

offside front abs sensor wire has been repaired

rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2014 114,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front top strut mounting noisy

offside rear cover at abs sensor wire insecure

rear exhaust corroded badly

Fail 17 Sep 2013 108,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 108,946 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 99,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 99,381 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 81,624 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 70,706 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 58,186 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 48,022 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 44,043 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 30,874 miles

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

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

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

wipers smearing

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 FAA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FAA, 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 FAA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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