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FV04 UZX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,237 mi
Last recorded83,237 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 83,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 83,237 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 79,979 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 78,252 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre has a cut

Fail 2 Apr 2012 78,251 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

center rear view mirror insecure

high level brake light not working

n/s/f tyre has a cut

battery insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2011 75,218 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Mar 2011 75,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2010 69,805 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 59,249 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 47,886 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 35,312 miles

h/brake notchy in operation

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

o/s/r wheel rim damaged and tyre getting low on tread

unable to see front brake pad thickness

when both front brakes gradually applied together n/s braking slightly slower

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 UZX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UZX, 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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FV04 UZX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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