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FG04 TBU

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,829 mi
Last recorded88,829 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 TBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 88,829 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 84,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 79,519 miles

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

Nearside Front inner steering rack joint worn

Pass 31 Mar 2015 75,185 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 70,298 miles

rear exhaust silencer tatty

Pass 26 Mar 2013 64,593 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 58,765 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 58,763 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 54,131 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 48,681 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 40,938 miles

crack in near side rear light cluster not showing white light

front discs lipped and rusty

near side front has slight cuts in tread

near side rear tyre has cuts in tread, started to perish and slightly out of shape 3mm

slight play in near side front drop link

small chips on windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2008 33,521 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 33,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 26,873 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 TBU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TBU, 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 TBU registered?

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

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