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FG04 DEU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,759 mi
Last recorded72,759 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 DEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 72,759 miles

enging sump showing signs of corrosion

o/s&n/s front tyres wearing on edges

o/s&n/s rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 18 Apr 2016 72,759 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

enging sump showing signs of corrosion

o/s&n/s front tyres wearing on edges

o/s&n/s rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 21 Apr 2015 64,355 miles

engine sump showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f shocker slight misting of oil

Fail 21 Apr 2015 64,355 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine sump showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f shocker slight misting of oil

Pass 25 Apr 2014 56,285 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 56,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 2 May 2013 47,545 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front shocker is damp with fluid

Pass 2 May 2013 47,545 miles

offside front shocker is damp with fluid

Pass 27 Apr 2012 39,001 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 39,001 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2011 32,527 miles

Rear tyres are starting to crack in the tread

Fail 18 Apr 2011 32,527 miles

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

Rear tyres are starting to crack in the tread

Pass 22 Apr 2010 25,447 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s and n/s/r tyres starting to wear in tread

Pass 19 Nov 2008 16,247 miles

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

o/s bottom ball joint dust cover split

Pass 13 Nov 2007 10,839 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 10,013 miles

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 DEU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FG04 DEU, 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 DEU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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