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FG04 SZX

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,043 mi
Last recorded102,043 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 SZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2023 102,043 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting + Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 100,321 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 100,320 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 97,699 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 95,749 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH INNER EDGES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 94,151 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 91,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH INNER EDGES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 89,323 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner edges (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 86,179 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Oct 2015 83,851 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 10 Oct 2014 80,772 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 74,506 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mtg broken

Pass 25 Oct 2013 74,506 miles

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

rear exhaust mtg broken

Pass 17 Oct 2012 65,530 miles

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

suspect front brake pads low

Pass 24 Oct 2011 57,517 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 48,901 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 39,313 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 32,234 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 22,831 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 SZX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SZX, 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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What year was FG04 SZX registered?

FG04 SZX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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