MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,459 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
head lights faded.
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
head lights faded.
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Corroded). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust has a minor leak.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall split getting close to inner cords
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding (3.5.1i)
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Engine management light on - emissions ok.
N/S/F tyre pouter sidewall "nicked".
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.
Engine management light on - emissions ok.
N/S/F tyre pouter sidewall "nicked".
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
N/S/F wiper blade rubber split at ends.
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both front tyres slightly scuffed on outer sidewalls & N/S/F has bad "nick" in it - recommend replacement.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Slight brake binding on front when turned by hand.
Both front brake discs badly corroded/worn.
Both front inner brake pads just starting to get a bit low.
Both front tyre outer sidewalls slightly scuffed.
Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
O/S/F brake binding when wheel turned by hand.
O/S/R exhaust silencer & support strap corroded & support brackets broken/corroded.
Recommend front pads & discs & rear exhaust silencer/support strap replaced ASAP
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front droplink lower joint boot split
Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front droplink lower joint boot split
unable to check rear wheel bearings due to exsessive binding
winscreen has damage in zone B less than 40mm nearside upper
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FD04 JVJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 JVJ, 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 JVJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 May 2004.
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