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FG04 TCU

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,723 mi
Last recorded108,723 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 TCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 108,723 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 97,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

radiator corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2021 97,443 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

radiator corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2020 95,777 miles

nearside rear tyre tread close to limit

Pass 9 Mar 2019 89,715 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 85,292 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 85,292 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 80,840 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges and tread close to legal limit

Pass 7 Mar 2016 75,807 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 75,807 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 71,424 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake discs corroded edges

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2014 67,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 67,753 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 62,732 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 62,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Mar 2012 58,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust corroded

exhaust rear silencer fixing strap corroded and broken

Pass 19 Mar 2012 58,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

exhaust rear silencer fixing strap corroded and broken

Pass 8 Mar 2011 55,214 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded edges

Fail 8 Mar 2011 55,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded edges

Pass 8 Mar 2010 50,835 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre slight cracking

rear of exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2009 46,062 miles

rear part of exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2008 41,782 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs slight corrosion on edges

nearside and offside wiper-blades split

Fail 14 Mar 2008 41,782 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside and offside front brake discs slight corrosion on edges

nearside and offside wiper-blades split

Pass 21 Mar 2007 34,599 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 TCU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TCU, 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 TCU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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