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FD04 JVH

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,782 mi
Last recorded104,782 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 JVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 104,782 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 104,782 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 102,424 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 102,424 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 95,982 miles

o/s/f brake calliper slight mist of oil

Pass 6 Oct 2015 88,450 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 82,219 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 75,624 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 68,007 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 59,188 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 18,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 18,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 40,189 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 28,675 miles

Nearside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 28,675 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,237 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 25,237 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 May 2007 16,580 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 16,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 JVH is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FD04 JVH, 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 JVH is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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