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FL04 XHS

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,636 mi
Last recorded133,636 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 XHS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 133,636 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 130,489 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 128,048 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 124,657 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 117,409 miles

Engine noisy

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Off side rear bump stop missing

Off side rear tyre has cracking in the inside and outside wall

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Feb 2015 117,409 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine noisy

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Off side rear bump stop missing

Off side rear tyre has cracking in the inside and outside wall

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Feb 2014 103,159 miles

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

ns rear tyre getting low

Pass 14 Feb 2014 103,159 miles

ns rear tyre getting low

Pass 15 Jan 2013 95,533 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 95,533 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 88,460 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 88,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 81,532 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 72,282 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 72,019 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 66,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2008 50,910 miles

os t/r/e slight play

Fail 18 Mar 2008 50,910 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

os t/r/e slight play

Pass 9 Mar 2007 40,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 XHS is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XHS, 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 XHS is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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