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FB04 FBU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,553 mi
Last recorded66,553 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 FBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 66,553 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 64,931 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 63,867 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 62,172 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 60,682 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 58,385 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 56,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2019 55,435 miles

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2018 53,055 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 51,350 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 48,881 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 46,825 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 44,876 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 42,818 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 38,598 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 34,104 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 34,102 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 28,904 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 28,904 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 24,364 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 18,943 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 13,780 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 FBU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FBU, 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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What year was FB04 FBU registered?

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

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