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FM04 TJY

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

92,216 mi
Last recorded92,216 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 TJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 92,216 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 91,958 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 77,432 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2018 58,240 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 67,065 miles

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

NEAR SIDE REAR LAMP REPAIRED WITH TAPE

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE IS WORN TO LIMITS

OIL LEAKS

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Fail 7 Dec 2016 66,900 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE IS WORN TO LIMITS

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

OIL LEAKS

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Pass 21 Dec 2015 59,649 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 59,649 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 57,771 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 57,771 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 53,630 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 48,348 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 30 Nov 2012 48,348 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2011 45,104 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 45,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

both front discs starting to wear

Pass 30 Dec 2010 39,339 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 39,313 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 30,835 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wipers deteriorating but still clear windscreen, recommend changing before they deteriorate further

Pass 18 Sep 2008 20,515 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on sidewalls.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 13,625 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 13,243 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 13,212 miles

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

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 TJY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,124cc petrol 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 FM04 TJY, 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 TJY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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