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FB04 LXF

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,971 mi
Last recorded93,971 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 LXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 93,971 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 93,971 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 84,105 miles

Engine management light on at time of test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished/cracking and tyre 11yrs old

Fail 18 May 2015 84,105 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Engine management light on at time of test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished/cracking and tyre 11yrs old

Pass 16 May 2014 75,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front tyres worn to 2mm on outer edges (min 1.6mm)

centre exhaust silencer starting to corrode

engine management light on

front discs slightly pitted

front wipers smearing slightly

mistyness of oil around engine

nearside front light unit condensated

nearside registration bulb lense cover missing

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 16 May 2014 75,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front tyres worn to 2mm on outer edges (min 1.6mm)

centre exhaust silencer starting to corrode

engine management light on

front discs slightly pitted

front wipers smearing slightly

mistyness of oil around engine

nearside front light unit condensated

nearside registration bulb lense cover missing

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 67,106 miles

coolent leak from radiator

engine management light illuminated on dash at time of test

Fail 17 May 2013 67,106 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolent leak from radiator

engine management light illuminated on dash at time of test

Pass 1 Jun 2012 59,389 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 59,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front wipers split

engine management light

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 19 May 2011 50,705 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 50,705 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 43,083 miles

rear tyres perishing on outer sidewall

Fail 3 Jun 2010 43,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside headlight unit has condensation inside the unit

rear tyres perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 30 May 2009 32,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 30 May 2009 32,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 20,613 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 15,925 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 LXF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LXF, 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 LXF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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