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FV04 LXM

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,977 mi
Last recorded117,977 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 LXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 117,977 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 22 Apr 2016 117,977 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 23 May 2015 104,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 23 May 2015 104,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 27 May 2014 89,325 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 89,270 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 May 2013 77,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2012 66,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 May 2012 66,549 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2011 54,193 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 47,961 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 41,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 32,875 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 24,175 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 LXM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LXM, 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 LXM registered?

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

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The MOT history for FV04 LXM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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