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FB04 LXG

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

154,952 mi
Last recorded154,952 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2026 154,952 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

parking brake lever has long travel

parking brake only just met limit

Pass 7 Apr 2025 149,528 miles

Nearside Front beam pattern pale

Offside Front beam pattern pale

Fail 1 Apr 2025 149,513 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front beam pattern pale

Offside Front beam pattern pale

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 128,572 miles

Central Rear One Heat Shield fixing point loose

Offside Rear Hand Brake Support Bracket Broken

Pass 30 Mar 2023 110,166 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 109,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected directional control effected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 88,735 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 88,735 miles

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 68,084 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 59,867 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 47,736 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 41,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall cracking

Offside Front Tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2017 36,801 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 36,588 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 35,281 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 33,551 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 31,644 miles

offside rear+offside front and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Jul 2011 29,073 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 29,071 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 26,634 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 21,980 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 16,722 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 9,989 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 LXG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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