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FV04 LYG

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,511 mi
Last recorded57,511 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2017 57,511 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2017 57,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 51,227 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 45,874 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 40,595 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 38,093 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 38,093 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2012 36,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 36,212 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 35,164 miles

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 32,970 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 24,982 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 17,833 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 11,491 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 10,997 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 9,590 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 LYG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LYG, 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 LYG registered?

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

Is FV04 LYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV04 LYG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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