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FM04 VJC

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

60,309 mi
Last recorded60,309 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 VJC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 60,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 53,161 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 48,607 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 48,303 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounting loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 47,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 46,676 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

back box outer skin in poor condition

offside rear tyre perished between treads

Pass 6 Oct 2015 45,823 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 44,104 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 43,372 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 42,701 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 42,029 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 41,176 miles

outer skin on rear silencer corroding

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,832 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 36,832 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,961 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 18,526 miles

wipers smearing/split

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 VJC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJC, 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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What year was FM04 VJC registered?

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

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The MOT history for FM04 VJC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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