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FB04 VYJ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

74,062 mi
Last recorded74,062 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 74,062 miles

Offside outer sill corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills corroding

both rear tyres perished

rear shockers corroded at bottom

Pass 8 Sep 2021 72,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front discs corroded inner face

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 72,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front disc corroded and worn

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% limit 30 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 71,044 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged broken spring damaged pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear light cluster damaged tapped over

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front discs corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2020 71,044 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged broken spring damaged pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear light cluster damaged tapped over

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front discs corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2019 69,017 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Front disc and pads corroded inner face

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 69,017 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot inscure leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Front disc and pads corroded inner face

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 65,759 miles

air con compressor lecking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 65,744 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

air con compressor lecking

Pass 22 Aug 2017 62,527 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn hard inner edges

Oil leak engine ()

rear exhaust box corroded and peeling

Fail 22 Aug 2017 62,527 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn hard inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light cluster hold tape over (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dull (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak engine ()

rear exhaust box corroded and peeling

Pass 31 Aug 2016 58,900 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front shocker soft

front discs corroded inner face

rear exhaust box corroded and peeling

Fail 31 Aug 2016 58,900 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front shocker soft

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs corroded inner face

rear exhaust box corroded and peeling

Pass 24 Aug 2015 55,006 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2015 55,006 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 51,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 3 Sep 2013 46,647 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 28 Aug 2012 41,707 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 41,707 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 36,836 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 33,054 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 33,054 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 28,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 23,882 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 23,882 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 18,519 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 18,519 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 VYJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 VYJ, 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 VYJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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