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FL04 XGH

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

117,064 mi
Last recorded117,064 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 XGH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 117,064 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2017 117,064 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2016 112,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

condensation in headlights

Fail 3 May 2016 112,288 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

condensation in headlights

Pass 24 Sep 2015 106,329 miles

front head lamps in poor condition

Fail 24 Sep 2015 106,306 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers (8.2.2)

front head lamps in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2014 95,787 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 95,537 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 81,906 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 81,906 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 76,472 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 76,446 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 68,872 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 68,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 59,395 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2009 59,395 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2008 46,736 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 31,269 miles

Front brake pads seem low, signs of wear on discs, recommend inspection.

Moisture in offside front headlight unit, recommend attention.

Tyres front & rear low, 2-3mm, limit 1.6mm.

Fail 28 Mar 2007 31,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front & rear tyres low, 2-3mm, limit 1.6mm.

Front brake pads seem low, signs of wear on brake discs, recommend further inspection.

Moisture in offside front headlight unit, recommend attention.

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 XGH is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XGH, 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 XGH is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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