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FL04 EOB

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

133,482 mi
Last recorded133,482 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 EOB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 133,482 miles

n/s/f c/v boot starting to split both wish bone rubbers starting to wear discs rusty under body weak

Fail 9 May 2017 133,482 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

n/s/f c/v boot starting to split both wish bone rubbers starting to wear discs rusty under body weak

Fail 22 Mar 2017 133,382 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel system component leaking engine covered in fuel (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 126,281 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 126,281 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 116,821 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f headlamps have alot of condensation in them

Fail 7 Mar 2015 116,587 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f and n/s/f headlamps have alot of condensation in them

Pass 1 Mar 2014 106,554 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2014 106,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2013 96,956 miles

condition of nearside wing mirror taped passed as inspected

Fail 9 Mar 2013 96,956 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

condition of nearside wing mirror taped passed as inspected

Pass 20 Mar 2012 86,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 86,843 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 77,328 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 77,176 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 66,346 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 54,908 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 43,327 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 43,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 31,313 miles

uneven wear on front tyres .

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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FL04 EOB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FL04 EOB, 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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FL04 EOB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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