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FV04 DLJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

55,839 mi
Last recorded55,839 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 55,839 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust boxes slightly deteriorated

o/s and n/s outer sills slightly weak corroded

o/s and n/s rear inner sills slightly weak corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2022 55,839 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust boxes slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2021 34,263 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust deteriorated / corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2021 34,263 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust deteriorated / corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2020 25,928 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 25,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 14,026 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 14,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 13,768 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 13,546 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 13,328 miles

Front front suspension components very rusty

all 4 tyres cracking and deteriorating

battery weak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 13,317 miles

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

Front front suspension components very rusty

all 4 tyres cracking and deteriorating

battery weak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 13,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyres cracking outer walls

Fail 21 Oct 2013 12,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyres slightly cracked and deteriating

Pass 21 Oct 2013 12,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tyres slightly cracked and deteriating

Pass 22 Oct 2012 12,158 miles

battery insecure

Fail 22 Oct 2012 12,158 miles

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

battery insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2011 11,416 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 10,679 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 9,904 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 9,143 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 9,143 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 8,365 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 DLJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 DLJ, 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 DLJ registered?

FV04 DLJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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