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FD04 VAA

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,082 mi
Last recorded91,082 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 VAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 91,082 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 91,082 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 83,615 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 83,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Can not be adjusted any further. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to heavy condensation and lamp lens condition. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 74,077 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 74,077 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2018 64,674 miles

Offside Front foglamp lens cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 May 2018 64,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot torn (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front foglamp lens cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2017 58,394 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 58,391 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 49,785 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 49,783 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 42,183 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 34,880 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 31,134 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Pass 25 May 2012 26,532 miles

exhaust system deteriated will soon need replacing

Pass 17 May 2011 23,001 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 18,587 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 15,799 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 12,889 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 9,482 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 9,482 miles

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

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 VAA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 VAA, 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 VAA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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