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FE04 UMV

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,305 mi
Last recorded87,305 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 UMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 87,305 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs rusty

tail box rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2015 87,297 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 87,294 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 14 Oct 2013 86,165 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r brake slighty binding on

Pass 31 Oct 2012 80,584 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 75,223 miles

o/s rack end slight play

Pass 30 Nov 2010 69,035 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 69,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2009 66,874 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 61,571 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 55,196 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 53,006 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 53,006 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UMV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FE04 UMV, 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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What year was FE04 UMV registered?

FE04 UMV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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