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FG04 SYH

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,991 mi
Last recorded78,991 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 SYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 78,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 75,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 75,484 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 69,866 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 58,489 miles

Front Coolant leak radiator ()

rear wiper split

Fail 30 Sep 2016 58,489 miles

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

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

Front Coolant leak radiator ()

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Sep 2015 50,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65-14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear perished and cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2014 41,177 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Sep 2014 41,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2013 38,521 miles

exhaust system corroded

wiper marks in screen

Pass 5 Sep 2012 35,586 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 32,765 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 29,518 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 29,508 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

all tyre walls cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2009 29,494 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 27,255 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Mar 2007 22,804 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 22,804 miles

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

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 SYH is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SYH, 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 SYH is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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