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FV04 AVJ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,018 mi
Last recorded92,018 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 AVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 92,018 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under Wing (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 92,018 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under Wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 88,509 miles

Front both front tyres worn on inner edge

Rear rear tyres cracking in treads

Fail 9 Nov 2017 88,504 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2016 79,875 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 70,022 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Fail 30 Oct 2015 70,022 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2014 64,944 miles

advise exhaust back box mounting bracket been repaired

Fail 5 Nov 2014 64,944 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise exhaust back box mounting bracket been repaired

Pass 16 Nov 2013 61,908 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 56,203 miles

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)

battery is insecure

rear silencer box in poor condition (outer skin corroded) but not blowing

Fail 1 Oct 2012 56,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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)

battery is insecure

rear silencer box in poor condition (outer skin corroded) but not blowing

Pass 14 Mar 2011 50,168 miles

rear silencer box in poor condition (outer skin corroded) but not blowing

Fail 15 Mar 2010 43,593 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer box in poor condition (outer skin corroded but not blowing)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,593 miles

rear silencer box in poor condition (outer skin corroded but not blowing)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 38,206 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 38,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 33,365 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,347 miles

Front brake imbalance near limit (24%).

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

O/s/r light cluster cracked.

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear wiper deteriorated (torn).

Pass 21 Mar 2007 28,747 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 28,747 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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FV04 AVJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FV04 AVJ, 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 FV04 AVJ registered?

FV04 AVJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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