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FE04 UKP

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,630 mi
Last recorded123,630 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 UKP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 123,630 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

upper stop lamp not working

Fail 5 Mar 2021 123,630 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

upper stop lamp not working

Pass 31 Jan 2020 121,764 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 110,567 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 114,937 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 114,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (from ABS pump) (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (Exhaust back box to centre silencer join) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (from flexi hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wing mirror glass cracked but not obscuring view to rear

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tail lamp damaged but not affecting light output

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front blades damaged but still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 113,283 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Fail 8 Nov 2017 113,283 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2016 111,483 miles

Both rear tyres perrished

Headlamps only just met requirements

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seats stowed away

Fail 29 Oct 2016 111,434 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres perrished

Headlamps only just met requirements

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seats stowed away

Pass 6 Nov 2015 109,258 miles

Rear parking brake has only just met the requirements

Fail 6 Nov 2015 109,258 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear parking brake has only just met the requirements

Pass 10 Nov 2014 105,849 miles

Both headlights slightly deteriorated

Front centre exhaust box damaged/deteriorated

N/S/R tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 99,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 17 Nov 2012 89,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs inner surface corroded & lipped

Fail 17 Nov 2012 89,970 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs inner surface corroded & lipped

Front wipers smearing

Fail 17 Nov 2011 78,700 miles

Front brake discs inner edge corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 78,700 miles

Front brake discs inner edge corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 65,983 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 65,983 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 53,529 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,063 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2007 32,587 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 24,154 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre

front discs close to wear marks

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 UKP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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