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FV04 DHZ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

91,740 mi
Last recorded91,740 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 DHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 91,740 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 91,584 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 86,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2015 86,907 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 78,037 miles

engine has oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 74,880 miles

front brake discs worn

front indicators faded

exhaust system corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges, rear tyres cracking in tread, nearside rear tyre wearing low

oil on engine

service light on

stone chips on windscreen

various steering and suspension components covered in grease

Fail 2 May 2013 74,880 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

front indicators faded

front tyres wearing on inner edges, rear tyres cracking in tread, nearside rear tyre wearing low

oil on engine

service light on

stone chips on windscreen

various steering and suspension components covered in grease

Pass 3 May 2012 68,755 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 68,660 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

radiator appears to be leaking

Pass 21 Apr 2011 60,865 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 60,865 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 48,056 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 48,047 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 DHZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DHZ, 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 DHZ registered?

FV04 DHZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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