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FL04 XHW

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,014 mi
Last recorded118,014 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 XHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 118,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on min limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on min limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen has stratches to it

Fail 1 Feb 2019 118,014 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on min limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on min limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen has stratches to it

Pass 4 Oct 2017 103,577 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 98,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 98,876 miles

Steering system excessively tight intermittant (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 93,461 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 88,845 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

minor leaks on the exhaust.

Fail 20 Oct 2014 88,845 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

minor leaks on the exhaust.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 85,974 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 74,695 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 64,185 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 64,815 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 53,020 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 40,701 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 40,701 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 40,680 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 40,680 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2009 35,627 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 27,286 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 18,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 18,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XHW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FL04 XHW, 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 XHW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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