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FV04 DLN

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,749 mi
Last recorded114,749 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 114,749 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and damaged (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 114,735 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint and gaiters split (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and damaged (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2015 107,896 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2015 107,896 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2013 103,608 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 94,132 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 77,568 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 77,557 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 62,273 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre tread low in places

Fail 4 Nov 2009 62,273 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre treads low

Pass 13 May 2008 45,495 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 31,675 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 31,675 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 DLN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DLN, 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 DLN registered?

FV04 DLN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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