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FE04 UMY

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,174 mi
Last recorded149,174 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 UMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 149,174 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation within lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 29 Oct 2020 149,174 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation within lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 8 May 2019 125,203 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 125,191 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Headlamp aim too low N/S & O/S (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front tyres worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2018 111,644 miles

Central Rear eye level lamp not working

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 111,536 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Central Rear eye level lamp not working

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 97,403 miles

Central Rear eye level lamp not working

EML on

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

cannot open tail gate from outside of vehicle

Fail 3 May 2017 97,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear eye level lamp not working

EML on

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

cannot open tail gate from outside of vehicle

Pass 7 May 2016 92,196 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 7 May 2016 92,196 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2015 81,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2015 81,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2014 73,344 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 6 May 2014 73,344 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 65,170 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 65,170 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 60,186 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS.

Fail 1 May 2012 60,161 miles

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

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

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

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

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS.

Fail 5 May 2011 52,226 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE.

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 52,226 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE.

Pass 4 May 2010 43,287 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 35,832 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 26,705 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2008 26,705 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 17,488 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 16,338 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 16,072 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UMY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UMY, 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 UMY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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