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FV04 TWC

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,379 mi
Last recorded69,379 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 TWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 69,379 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 67,610 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 67,610 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 65,185 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 65,184 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 65,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 64,433 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 64,433 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 62,633 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 60,933 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 60,647 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 60,644 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2018 60,357 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2017 59,774 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 57,575 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 57,473 miles

Steering lock inadvertently engaging (2.1.4a)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

offside anti roll bar link rod has slight play

Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,997 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 52,128 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 52,127 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 48,987 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 22 Apr 2013 48,987 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust system corroded

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,156 miles

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

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

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

rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 41,037 miles

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

Rear bump stops missing.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 36,694 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 36,694 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

all 3 wipers split

Pass 14 Apr 2009 32,237 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 28,042 miles

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

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

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

front wipers split

offside front brake binding very slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2007 23,463 miles

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

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 TWC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 TWC, 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 TWC registered?

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

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