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FT04 FAF

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,303 mi
Last recorded115,303 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 FAF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 115,303 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front headlight deteriated but not affecting beam pattern

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

complete exhaust heavily corroded

rear axle heavily corroded

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Nov 2019 111,863 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced of chassis showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 111,863 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced of chassis showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 108,949 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 108,949 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 103,097 miles

Front Both Tyres Worn Inner Edges

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake Binding Slightly

Fail 30 Nov 2017 103,097 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper Rubber Split (8.2.2)

Front Both Tyres Worn Inner Edges

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake Binding Slightly

Pass 25 Nov 2016 98,327 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 98,327 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 94,713 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 94,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 91,180 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 91,180 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 87,333 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 87,332 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 87,332 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 80,926 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2012 80,924 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2011 67,198 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 67,198 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 60,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2009 52,555 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 44,748 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 35,671 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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FT04 FAF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FT04 FAF, 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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FT04 FAF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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