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FV04 DKD

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,449 mi
Last recorded87,449 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 DKD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 87,449 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Oct 2017 87,449 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 79,145 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 78,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

Fail 31 Mar 2016 78,986 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

Pass 16 Apr 2015 78,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Apr 2014 78,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 29 Apr 2014 78,726 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside antiroll drop link slightly bent

Pass 18 Apr 2013 78,460 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 77,909 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 77,909 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2011 72,697 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 59,247 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 50,621 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 42,791 miles

Front wiper blades split and smearing slightly

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

Oil leak from front of engine coating the underside

Pass 15 May 2007 33,795 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 DKD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DKD, 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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FV04 DKD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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