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FP04 MVD

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

35,911 mi
Last recorded35,911 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 MVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 May 2025 35,911 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both side repeaters slightly faded

Pass 3 May 2024 35,671 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust backbox deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

Fail 3 May 2024 35,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust backbox deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 May 2023 35,664 miles

exhaust backbox in poor condition

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 35,664 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust backbox in poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2022 35,589 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

exhust backbox corroded

nearside lower radiator support bracket bent

Pass 28 Apr 2021 35,194 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox corroded

nearside front radiator support panel bent

Fail 28 Apr 2021 35,194 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust backbox corroded

nearside front radiator support panel bent

Pass 23 Apr 2020 35,086 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2019 34,908 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 33,545 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Inner wing insure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 32,087 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 28,669 miles

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

Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% BOTH SIDE (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 26,414 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2014 24,332 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 24,332 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 23,363 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 22,079 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 199,927 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 17,938 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 13,979 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 11,911 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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FP04 MVD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FP04 MVD, 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 FP04 MVD registered?

FP04 MVD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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