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FC04 JXE

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

65,260 mi
Last recorded65,260 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 JXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 65,260 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 65,260 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 10 Jan 2017 57,326 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 48,436 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 48,436 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 24 Jun 2014 42,500 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 42,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 36,446 miles

service light on

Fail 14 Jun 2013 36,348 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

service light on

Pass 14 Jun 2012 29,988 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 29,988 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2011 26,642 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/side n/side front tyre walls cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2010 23,997 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 23,929 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

note n/s/front n/s/rear tyre walls damaged (may lead to failure under load)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 21,620 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 21,620 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 18,491 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 15,122 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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FC04 JXE 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 61.1%.

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 FC04 JXE, 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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FC04 JXE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 June 2004.

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