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FV04 VBY

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,600 mi
Last recorded68,600 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 VBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 68,600 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 68,597 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 57,033 miles

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 46,268 miles

fron t brake pads low rear wheel bearings starting to wear

Pass 18 Jul 2008 38,938 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread depth 3mm

o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings slight noise

Pass 25 Jul 2007 24,869 miles

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

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2007 24,869 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear wiper deteriorated

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 VBY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 VBY, 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 VBY registered?

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

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The MOT history for FV04 VBY shows 7 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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