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FT04 PXU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,132 mi
Last recorded122,132 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 PXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 122,132 miles

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

offside front wheel arch corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2018 122,117 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

offside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 120,104 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 110,003 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 102,534 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 95,168 miles

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

centre brake lamp not working

Pass 6 Aug 2013 87,204 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 78,744 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 78,718 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads appear to be worn low?

Pass 16 Feb 2011 68,544 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 68,544 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 59,097 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 59,097 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 52,443 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 45,253 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 44,806 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 PXU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FT04 PXU, 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 PXU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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