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FG04 DDX

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,141 mi
Last recorded109,141 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 DDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 109,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 107,081 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 104,794 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 104,794 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 102,828 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front end of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper shock, cushioning rubber missing, under bonnet

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 102,828 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front end of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper shock, cushioning rubber missing, under bonnet

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 101,111 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill quite rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper cushioning rubber missing on Suspension unit under hood

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 101,111 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill quite rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper cushioning rubber missing on Suspension unit under hood

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 99,619 miles

Central Upper stop light out

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 98,434 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper suspension top mount rubber gasket adrift; **Advise Att**

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 95,948 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension mount vibration rubber off; Under Hood **Advise Att**

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 93,682 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 90,929 miles

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 90,729 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 5,440 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 82,938 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 82,938 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 78,234 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 73,217 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 68,221 miles

windscreen starting to delaminate

Fail 12 Mar 2012 68,221 miles

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

windscreen starting to delaminate

Pass 4 Apr 2011 62,296 miles

nearside front driveshaft seal leaking oil from g/box

Pass 15 Mar 2010 54,445 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 49,418 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 42,815 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 35,420 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 DDX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 FG04 DDX, 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 DDX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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