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FL04 ZRF

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

82,280 mi
Last recorded82,280 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 82,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 82,280 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 79,132 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14/82T perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily crack and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 76,436 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 176/65/14/82T (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 76,436 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 176/65/14/82T (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 74,834 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight discolouration on inner front disc (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 73,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SERIOUS COOLANT LEAK.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2015 73,268 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SERIOUS COOLANT LEAK.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 72,018 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 72,018 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 71,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre 2 nails in tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2013 69,241 miles

condensation in n/s headlight

coolant leak

headlight aims on upper limit

slight damage on n/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 5 Jun 2013 69,241 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

condensation in n/s headlight

coolant leak

headlight aims on upper limit

slight damage on n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 15 Jun 2012 66,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

some condensation in offside headlamp

Fail 15 Jun 2012 66,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

some condensation in offside headlamp

Pass 9 Jun 2011 57,696 miles

centre stop light not working

nearside front tyre some damage to outer wall

some condensation in both side headlamps

Fail 9 Jun 2011 57,696 miles

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

centre stop light not working

nearside front tyre some damage to outer wall

some condensation in both side headlamps

Fail 29 Apr 2010 39,924 miles

Near side front tyre outer wall slightly cut

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 39,924 miles

Near side front tyre outer wall slightly cut

Pass 25 Apr 2009 25,000 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 10,317 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 3,648 miles

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 ZRF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ZRF, 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 ZRF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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