CarVerify

Free Car Check

FV04 FZZ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,440 mi
Last recorded83,440 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 FZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 83,440 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2019 83,429 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2018 80,237 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2018 80,237 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2017 76,577 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2016 72,718 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 69,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 65,333 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake slight stick

Pass 24 May 2013 60,585 miles

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 25 May 2012 56,243 miles

Handbrake has slight free play

N/S Linkrod bushes split

N/S wiperblade slightly split

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

Rear bumpstops missing

Fail 25 May 2012 56,243 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Handbrake has slight free play

N/S Linkrod bushes split

N/S wiperblade slightly split

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

Rear bumpstops missing

Pass 3 Jun 2011 49,831 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 49,828 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,408 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 49,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 43,382 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 36,066 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 28,229 miles

n/s/f tyre 2 to 3mm on inside edge

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread on inside edge

Pass 15 Mar 2007 19,742 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 19,742 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FV04 FZZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FV04 FZZ?

You can check the full history of FV04 FZZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV04 FZZ registered?

FV04 FZZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 April 2004.

Is FV04 FZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV04 FZZ shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV04 FZZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FV04 FZZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.