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FB04 RJV

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

115,425 mi
Last recorded115,425 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 115,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 113,634 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 113,632 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 112,981 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 110,313 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 110,313 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 106,238 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 106,238 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 101,670 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 101,670 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 91,835 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 91,835 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 81,218 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine malfunction warning system indicates a fault

Fail 19 Sep 2016 81,218 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine malfunction warning system indicates a fault

Pass 24 Sep 2015 72,114 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 72,114 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 53,633 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 36,777 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 23,768 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 19,177 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 15,666 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 12,235 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 9,583 miles

unable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 8,732 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 RJV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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