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FT04 VCA

2004 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,004 mi
Last recorded69,004 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 VCA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 69,004 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded next to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner shoulder

Pass 27 Jul 2016 65,100 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 65,100 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split in between tread (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 59,452 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 52,010 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 52,010 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 44,769 miles

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

exhaust centre and rear section deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2013 44,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust centre and rear section deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2012 39,089 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 33,131 miles

bulb on high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 30 Jul 2010 27,538 miles

nsf wiper split

Pass 6 Aug 2009 21,146 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 21,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 14,317 miles

o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 25 Apr 2007 10,964 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 VCA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FT04 VCA, 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 VCA registered?

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

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The MOT history for FT04 VCA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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