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FG04 DFY

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

114,959 mi
Last recorded114,959 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 DFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 114,959 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 114,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front top mount bearing noisy

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 103,898 miles

Bonnet stay missing.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Reversing lights inoperative.

Fail 7 Feb 2020 103,898 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing incorrect. (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing incorrect. (0.1 (d))

Bonnet stay missing.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Aim adjusted. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Aim adjusted. (4.1.2 (a))

Reversing lights inoperative.

Pass 18 Mar 2019 96,749 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside and offside front tyre treads getting low

Nearside rear tyre tread low

Offside rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

Reversing lamp not working

Fail 11 Mar 2019 96,644 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside and offside front tyre treads getting low

Nearside rear tyre tread low

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 13 Mar 2018 92,638 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 12 Mar 2018 92,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2017 88,349 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 88,344 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 84,606 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 84,606 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 80,645 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges, advise tracking check.

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2015 80,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges, advise tracking check.

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 75,692 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 75,692 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 68,300 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 68,300 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 53,031 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 53,031 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 45,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 45,249 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,054 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,831 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 30,812 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 25,726 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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 DFY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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