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FV04 AVL

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,783 mi
Last recorded61,783 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 AVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 61,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 52,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 52,675 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation restricting the light output (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 40,245 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured All lamps including repeaters (amber bulbs deteriorating). (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear exhaust corroding.

n/s & o/s wiper blades deteriorating.

Fail 15 Mar 2018 40,236 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured All lamps including repeaters (amber bulbs deteriorating). (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear exhaust corroding.

n/s & o/s wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 30,249 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Removed items from drivers view

Pass 4 Mar 2016 19,665 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Mar 2015 18,710 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 17,166 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 15,307 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 14,477 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 13,353 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 11,953 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 10,808 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 9,373 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 18,700 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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FV04 AVL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FV04 AVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV04 AVL registered?

FV04 AVL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is FV04 AVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV04 AVL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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