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FV04 DVC

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

172,918 mi
Last recorded172,918 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 DVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 172,918 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 159,788 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 159,695 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb looks incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both rear brake pipes on axle have slight corrosion

Both rear sills show signs of corrosion under the paint, not excessive at this time

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Front to mid section brake pipes have slight corrosion

N/s/f position lamp dim

O/s/f brake pipe has slight corrosion

O/s/r chassis leg around axle and spring mounts is corroded but not excessively at this time

Steering column lower UJ has slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2016 152,253 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 152,253 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 934,349 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 934,349 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 152,175 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 142,178 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 142,178 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 132,043 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 123,071 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 113,513 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 99,651 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 99,651 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 86,402 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 86,400 miles

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

near side front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2009 74,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Feb 2008 63,451 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 46,402 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 DVC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DVC, 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 DVC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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