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FV04 DUJ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,437 mi
Last recorded117,437 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2020 117,437 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected full sill inner / outer (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2019 113,196 miles

Body damage to offside

Corrosion on both outer sills, rear chassis and various brake pipes

Nearside headlamp misting up, slightly affecting beam image

Nearside rear exterior door handle, intermittantly faulty

Nearside rear tyre flat on offset of test, inflatedfor test, screw in tread.

Nearside wiper splitting

Offside rear tyre tread approaching legal limit

Wear on drivers seat belt

Fail 4 Jan 2019 113,196 miles

Body damage to offside

Corrosion on both outer sills, rear chassis and various brake pipes

Nearside headlamp misting up, slightly affecting beam image

Nearside rear exterior door handle, intermittantly faulty

Nearside rear tyre flat on offset of test, inflatedfor test, screw in tread.

Nearside wiper splitting

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside rear tyre tread approaching legal limit

Wear on drivers seat belt

Pass 4 Jan 2018 103,890 miles

Exhaust corroding, deteriorating and rearmost hanger adrift

General corrosion started on underbody and suspension, sills etc.

High level brake lamp inoperative

Nearside headlamp aim slightly high

Nearside rear outer door handle faulty

Various indicator bulbs fading to clear

Various light body damage

Pass 9 Jan 2017 98,131 miles

Brake Hose Ferrules and Brake Pipe Unions are corroding.

Front Exhaust Bracket is corroded.

O/S Front to Rear Brake Line, Hose Clip is corroded.

Fail 9 Jan 2017 98,131 miles

Brake Hose Ferrules and Brake Pipe Unions are corroding.

Front Exhaust Bracket is corroded.

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

O/S Front to Rear Brake Line, Hose Clip is corroded.

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 94,208 miles

Exhaust Flexible Bracket is corroded.

Exhaust System is deteriorated, leaking in places.

N/S/R Tyre is borderline to failure.

Rear Brake Hose Ferrules are corroded.

Fail 6 Jan 2016 94,208 miles

Exhaust Flexible Bracket is corroded.

Exhaust System is deteriorated, leaking in places.

N/S/R Tyre is borderline to failure.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake Hose Ferrules are corroded.

Pass 30 Dec 2014 89,031 miles

ALL Brake Hose Ferrules & Brake Pipe Unions are corroding/corroded.

Driver's Side Windscreen Wiper is worn.

Front Brake Discs, Inner Faces are corroding and worn, replace at next pad interval, approx 2k miles.

Minor Chip, which has been sufficiently repaired, in Zone B.

N/S Headlamp image is faint.

N/S/R Tyre is worn on inner edge.

O/S/F Seatbelt is worn.

O/S/R Brake Line is slightly mishaped.

Rear Chassis Rails are corroding.

Fail 30 Dec 2014 89,031 miles

ALL Brake Hose Ferrules & Brake Pipe Unions are corroding/corroded.

Driver's Side Windscreen Wiper is worn.

Front Brake Discs, Inner Faces are corroding and worn, replace at next pad interval, approx 2k miles.

Minor Chip, which has been sufficiently repaired, in Zone B.

N/S Headlamp image is faint.

N/S/R Tyre is worn on inner edge.

O/S/F Seatbelt is worn.

O/S/R Brake Line is slightly mishaped.

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

Rear Chassis Rails are corroding.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 81,205 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2013 66,385 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 63,889 miles

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

slight binding of n/s rear brake

slight corrosion on inside edges of front brake discs

Fail 15 Aug 2012 63,889 miles

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

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

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

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

slight binding of n/s rear brake

slight corrosion on inside edges of front brake discs

Pass 30 Jun 2011 55,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front disc pitted

Pass 5 Jul 2010 50,758 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 45,824 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 39,624 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 34,137 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 DUJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DUJ, 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 DUJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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