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FT04 VBZ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,942 mi
Last recorded35,942 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 VBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 35,942 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 35,942 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2013 31,783 miles

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

Nearside headlight support bracket broken.

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 31,670 miles

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside headlight support bracket broken.

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 30,202 miles

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

Nearside front drop link dust cover split

Nearsided front track rod slight play at steering rack end

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2010 19,070 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 14,284 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 14,284 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 VBZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VBZ, 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 FT04 VBZ registered?

FT04 VBZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2004.

Is FT04 VBZ safe to buy?

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