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FM04 EZV

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,425 mi
Last recorded86,425 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 EZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 86,425 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2018 86,423 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps flickering / led bulbs fitted (4.7.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2017 74,274 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 73,919 miles

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as marked (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Jul 2016 65,638 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

both number plate lamps flickering and purple

Fail 30 Jun 2016 65,546 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage grille (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog light (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

both number plate lamps flickering and purple

Pass 1 Jul 2015 56,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jul 2015 56,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2014 45,899 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2014 45,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2013 40,100 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 34,013 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 34,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 27,191 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 27,191 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 24,730 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 20,555 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 16,765 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 8,900 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 8,890 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 8,885 miles

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

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 EZV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple 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 FM04 EZV, 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 EZV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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