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FG04 AXW

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,130 mi
Last recorded98,130 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 AXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 98,130 miles

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

both track rod ends have two lock nuts fitted ?

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

exhaust loose at rear joint

n/s bottom ball joint has wrong bolt securing arm no movement is showing & apeers secure

Pass 17 Sep 2012 85,384 miles

N/S/F bottom ball joint has wrong bolt securing arm but no movement is secure

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 85,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

High level brake light inop

N/S/F bottom ball joint has wrong bolt securing arm but no movement is secure

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 62,058 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 61,529 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

front and rear tyres are a different size 185/60/15 front and 195/45/15 on the rear

Pass 29 Sep 2010 46,787 miles

Both rear tyres are different size to front tyres.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in nsf link rod

Fail 18 Sep 2010 46,592 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in nsf link rod

Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,147 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 24,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 24,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 20,158 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 20,153 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FG04 AXW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FG04 AXW, 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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FG04 AXW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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