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FG04 DFA

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,148 mi
Last recorded104,148 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 DFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2018 104,148 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin cant see very well but they look low (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sills are corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 94,125 miles

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

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

bonnet prop missing

Fail 29 Mar 2017 94,104 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencr broken off (7.1.2)

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

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

bonnet prop missing

Pass 21 Mar 2016 84,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 83,907 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 79,508 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 79,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 75,234 miles

Nearside & Offside side repeaters slightly discoloured

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 71,884 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 71,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2012 68,606 miles

front tyres on limit

n/s no.plate light becoming insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2011 64,894 miles

front brake discs corroded..inners

Pass 16 Mar 2010 58,792 miles

Rear silencer has outer skin coming off

Pass 4 Mar 2009 52,035 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 46,905 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 39,393 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 DFA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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