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FD04 ELV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,753 mi
Last recorded57,753 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 ELV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 57,753 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 55,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 55,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

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

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 52,435 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 49,057 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 46,888 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 44,263 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2014 37,846 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2013 35,327 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 35,033 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 34,338 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 32,886 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

both rear tyres perished

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 17 Jul 2009 31,392 miles

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

offside wiper split

Pass 18 Sep 2008 26,717 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 26,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 17,454 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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FD04 ELV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FD04 ELV, 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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FD04 ELV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 June 2004.

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