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FV04 DKE

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,343 mi
Last recorded131,343 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 DKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2020 131,343 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced also witin 30cm of axle mount point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sil area also with in 30 cm of axle mount point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 125,490 miles

Central stop light no operation.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside headlamp has water ingress.

Offside Front tyre, inner worn

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

x2 head lamp covers aged.

Fail 15 May 2019 125,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central stop light no operation.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside headlamp has water ingress.

Offside Front tyre, inner worn

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

x2 head lamp covers aged.

Pass 25 Apr 2018 119,029 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer sill corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2017 111,755 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 111,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread smooth not to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 99,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 87,502 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2014 79,953 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 70,665 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 60,683 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 50,517 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 43,144 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 33,928 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 25,914 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 22,702 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 DKE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FV04 DKE, 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 DKE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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