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FL04 XHG

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

171,635 mi
Last recorded171,635 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 XHG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 171,635 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 171,635 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 164,823 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 161,756 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to body

Pass 27 Oct 2017 158,709 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 156,960 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 156,922 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe snapped (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in places (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in places (5.2.6)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement lower gear box (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 154,980 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 150,910 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

injector seal leaking

Fail 25 Oct 2014 150,837 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

injector seal leaking

Pass 2 May 2013 138,620 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 138,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 129,289 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 129,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 124,155 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 124,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 97,127 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers smearing,both front and both side idicators starting to show white light,front brake discs corroded and worn,exhaust system heavily corroded,engine covered by plastic trim,lower arn bushes perished and split,both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 24 Mar 2009 97,127 miles

front wipers smearing,both front and both side idicators starting to show white light,front brake discs corroded and worn,exhaust system heavily corroded,engine covered by plastic trim,lower arn bushes perished and split,both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 26 Mar 2008 77,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 76,743 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

slight bind on o/s/f wheel †slight play in n/s/f droplink ball joint †gear selection very tight

Pass 26 Mar 2007 76,743 miles

slight bind on o/s/f wheel †slight play in n/s/f droplink ball joint †gear selection very tight

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 XHG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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