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FV04 FVY

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,418 mi
Last recorded116,418 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 116,418 miles

EML on dash

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 116,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

EML on dash

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 105,981 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 105,981 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 98,073 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 98,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 89,520 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 89,520 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 80,369 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 80,369 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 71,642 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 71,608 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 63,257 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 59,576 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 54,252 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 49,864 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 45,528 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 38,825 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 38,820 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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 FVY 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 63.2%.

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 FVY, 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 FVY registered?

FV04 FVY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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