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FD04 JVM

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,971 mi
Last recorded78,971 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 78,971 miles

bonnet release cable damaged

front brake discs corroded and scored

oil residue around the engine

Pass 24 Nov 2015 73,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

front exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2015 73,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

front exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2014 68,024 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 68,024 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 65,110 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 65,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 54,504 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre on 3.2mm

o/s/f tyre on 4mm

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2012 54,504 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre on 3.2mm

o/s/f tyre on 4mm

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2011 46,456 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/r tyre on 4mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 17 Jun 2010 37,323 miles

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

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 9 Jun 2009 32,410 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 3 1/2mm

Pass 11 Jun 2008 26,348 miles

horn press stiff

Fail 10 Jun 2008 26,348 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet stay missing

horn press stiff

Pass 15 Jun 2007 19,041 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 18,885 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 JVM 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 68.8%.

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 JVM, 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 JVM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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