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FE04 EMV

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,553 mi
Last recorded112,553 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 EMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 112,553 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 112,547 miles

Central Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Mar 2020 112,547 miles

Central Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 108,689 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 108,689 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 104,389 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 104,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 99,548 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 99,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 88,340 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 88,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 79,448 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 73,381 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 73,381 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 66,333 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 66,333 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 61,283 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 61,283 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 54,418 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 48,986 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,524 miles

Rear silencer badly corroded,outer shell coming off

Pass 20 Mar 2008 36,348 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres worn low

Pass 14 Mar 2007 28,622 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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FE04 EMV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FE04 EMV, 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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FE04 EMV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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