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FD04 JVE

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,111 mi
Last recorded73,111 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 JVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 73,111 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

top covers under trays fitted

Fail 28 May 2019 73,111 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

top covers under trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2018 69,773 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 May 2018 69,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 67,583 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement just starting to perished (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet release handle poor

mot carried out in wet conditions

Fail 27 Feb 2017 67,583 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement just starting to perished (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet release handle poor

mot carried out in wet conditions

Pass 27 Feb 2016 65,940 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 59,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front coil springs slight corrosion

rear coil springs slight corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2014 53,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2014 53,728 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Apr 2013 46,250 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 46,250 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 43,158 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 38,970 miles

discs worn

Pass 14 Apr 2010 34,553 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 29,294 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 25,027 miles

front discs + pads on the limit.

Pass 14 Apr 2007 19,346 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 JVE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JVE, 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 JVE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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