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FM04 VZZ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

76,669 mi
Last recorded76,669 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 76,669 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint rubber boot being cut into by shroud,plate, grease tight at time of test (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes ,corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front spot light broken

Offside Rear door heavy accident damage but door opens /shuts ok

bonnet pull lever broken,hanging loose

engine oil on minimum

Pass 10 Jun 2016 66,718 miles

engine oil on minimum

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 10 Jun 2016 66,718 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades badly split (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

engine oil on minimum

Pass 25 Jun 2015 60,658 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 25 Jun 2015 60,658 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 12 Jun 2014 52,194 miles

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

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

large dent O/S/R door

Pass 12 Jun 2013 44,247 miles

near side rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2013 44,244 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2012 37,514 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 37,514 miles

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

front tyres bald on inside

Pass 21 Jun 2011 30,338 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 30,338 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 27,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 22,707 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 22,703 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 20,070 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2008 20,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VZZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?

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

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