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FV04 FZX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

113,254 mi
Last recorded113,254 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 113,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 98,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 98,617 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 80,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 59,006 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 55,712 miles

Condition of exhaust

Wear to front brake pads

Fail 15 Nov 2018 55,710 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Condition of exhaust

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 10 Nov 2017 52,712 miles

Condition of rear silencer

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 49,813 miles

Condition of exhaust

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

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 46,681 miles

Condition of rear silencer

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 44,778 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 40,401 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 36,912 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 29,623 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 21,136 miles

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

both front discs pitted an groved on inner face

Pass 8 Apr 2010 15,450 miles

front discs corried on inner

Pass 2 Apr 2009 13,541 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 11,674 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 9,159 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 FZX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FZX, 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 FZX registered?

FV04 FZX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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