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FD04 JVJ

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,459 mi
Last recorded103,459 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 JVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 103,459 miles

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

head lights faded.

Fail 18 Oct 2024 103,454 miles

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.

Pass 23 Oct 2023 98,119 miles

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 91,381 miles

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.

Pass 12 Oct 2021 89,370 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 89,139 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 80,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 80,319 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 73,959 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 67,324 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 67,307 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 65,400 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 65,400 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Engine management light on - emissions ok.

N/S/F tyre pouter sidewall "nicked".

Fail 8 Nov 2013 61,859 miles

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 61,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 60,263 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 60,263 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 57,973 miles

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.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 55,962 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 54,436 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 54,437 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 49,431 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2007 47,567 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 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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