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FV04 DLD

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

64,966 mi
Last recorded64,966 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 DLD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 64,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

spare wheel flat

Fail 4 Mar 2021 64,966 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

spare wheel flat

Pass 6 Mar 2020 63,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 63,146 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 61,189 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2019

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 51,363 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 51,016 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 51,013 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 50,195 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 50,194 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 49,071 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 49,071 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 47,003 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 45,140 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 43,616 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 42,091 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 37,954 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 11 Jun 2010 37,954 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 1 May 2009 32,721 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 32,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 29,548 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 26,160 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 DLD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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