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FM04 BEY

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,285 mi
Last recorded129,285 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 BEY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2021 129,285 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 126,050 miles

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

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

early signs of corrosion to the o/s outer sill near the rear

n/s headlamp beam image is poor

n/s rear tyre has age related cracking to the inner sidewall area

Fail 18 Sep 2020 126,050 miles

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

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

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

early signs of corrosion to the o/s outer sill near the rear

n/s headlamp beam image is poor

n/s rear tyre has age related cracking to the inner sidewall area

Pass 20 Sep 2019 121,366 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (inner faces ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s headlamp has a poor beam image

stone chip in the centre of the screen

Fail 20 Sep 2019 121,365 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (inner faces ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s headlamp has a poor beam image

stone chip in the centre of the screen

Pass 12 Sep 2018 117,359 miles

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

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

early signs of corrosion to both outer sills in places

o/s front tyre is worn on the inner edge

slight play at the steering wheel

Fail 12 Sep 2018 117,359 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

early signs of corrosion to both outer sills in places

o/s front tyre is worn on the inner edge

slight play at the steering wheel

Pass 26 Sep 2017 114,480 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge

slight play in the n/s/ front inner trackrod assembly

Fail 26 Sep 2017 114,480 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

o/s front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge

slight play in the n/s/ front inner trackrod assembly

Pass 13 Sep 2016 110,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2016 110,829 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre axle pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 106,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe just before the rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

child seat fitted to the n/s/front not allowing a full seat belt check

early signs of the n/s rear tyre going out of shape

n/s front tyre is worn on the edges

Fail 9 Sep 2015 106,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe just before the rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

child seat fitted to the n/s/front not allowing a full seat belt check

early signs of the n/s rear tyre going out of shape

n/s front tyre is worn on the edges

Pass 12 Sep 2014 102,475 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2014 102,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 93,405 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2013 93,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 84,125 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 73,386 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 73,386 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 62,729 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 50,639 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 38,154 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 31,390 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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FM04 BEY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FM04 BEY, 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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FM04 BEY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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