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FB04 LWE

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,869 mi
Last recorded83,869 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 83,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 67,039 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 67,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 56,331 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Wear to inner tread area on offside front tyre

Fail 12 Feb 2016 56,326 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour Both front and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Exhaust corroded

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

Wear to inner tread area on offside front tyre

Pass 5 May 2015 52,299 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,322 miles

back box detoriated

Fail 29 Apr 2014 46,322 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

back box detoriated

Pass 23 Apr 2013 40,555 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 35,048 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 35,045 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2011 30,846 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 30,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 27,623 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 24,097 miles

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres have slight cracking to outer sidewalls.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 20,407 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 15,906 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 15,906 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 LWE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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