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FV04 VBX

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,113 mi
Last recorded113,113 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 VBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2020 113,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 110,017 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 107,762 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 103,600 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 103,600 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 97,723 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 91,933 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 84,892 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 80,745 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 80,735 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 79,102 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT BIND TO N/S PARKING BRAKE

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 68,215 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 54,960 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 42,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 30,096 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 18,355 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 VBX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

FV04 VBX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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