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FB04 VYG

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,272 mi
Last recorded99,272 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 99,272 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside floor to sill edge corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside floor to sill edge corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 98,291 miles

Advanced corrosion on front and centre exhaust sections

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s in general (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s centre and rear floor to sill edges (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 98,290 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s and n/sfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre and rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Advanced corrosion on front and centre exhaust sections

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s in general (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s centre and rear floor to sill edges (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 97,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 96,215 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 96,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 95,550 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 93,872 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 91,158 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 88,034 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 85,519 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 85,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 82,960 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 78,985 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 78,985 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

STRONG ADVISE O/S/F BRAKE HAS BEEN BINDING

Pass 6 Aug 2009 67,627 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 67,627 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 56,306 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 43,644 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 VYG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VYG, 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 VYG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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