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FB04 FCJ

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,708 mi
Last recorded99,708 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 99,708 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 99,691 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 96,859 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 96,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185.60.15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear both (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle 185.60.15 (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement its a straight bar (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 92,719 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 92,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 85,456 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 85,456 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 77,419 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 71,183 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 71,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2010 56,165 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 49,619 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 43,269 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 43,269 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 9 May 2007 37,873 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 FCJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FCJ, 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 FCJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 August 2004.

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