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FM04 UYA

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,766 mi
Last recorded134,766 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 UYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2020 134,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification wrong coil spring fitted (does not correctly seat on top mount and has gone over mounting) (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mount ( top washer loose) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened droplink rod bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 25 Mar 2019 129,597 miles

body damage

e.m.l.light on

Fail 25 Mar 2019 129,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

body damage

bonnet stay clip broken

both rear tyres stepping

e.m.l.light on

Pass 22 Mar 2018 126,818 miles

engine management light on

Fail 22 Mar 2018 126,818 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Mar 2017 121,884 miles

body damage

e.m.l.light on

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2017 121,884 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

body damage

e.m.l.light on

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2016 57,129 miles

body damage

Fail 21 Mar 2016 57,129 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

body damage

front discs badly corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 23 Mar 2015 53,437 miles

body damage

front discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 48,735 miles

body damage

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 45,272 miles

body damage

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,459 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 41,459 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,650 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 33,504 miles

n/s/f tyre has nail in it

o/s/r tyre 2 1/2mm

service light on

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres slight perishing

Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,649 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 28,649 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 23,424 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 19,267 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 UYA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UYA, 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 UYA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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