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FV04 VCW

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,588 mi
Last recorded63,588 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 VCW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 63,588 miles

advise accident damage to n/s/f scraped indicator lens restricting full light through lens but more than 50 percent output

advise engine leaking oil

advise o/s/f drivers door check check strap insecure loose and very noisey

Fail 16 Jun 2017 63,588 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users plastic wheel arch broken and insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure passanger mirrow base insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper damaged leaving sharp edge (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view drivers mirrow glass smashed (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer tyre wall torn down to cords 175x65x14 (4.1.D.1b)

advise accident damage to n/s/f scraped indicator lens restricting full light through lens but more than 50 percent output

advise engine leaking oil

advise n/s/f passanger mirrow glas missing no view to rear but rear view mirrow in place reccomend glass replacment

advise o/s/f drivers door check check strap insecure loose and very noisey

Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,644 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 59,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175x65x14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades torn (8.2.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 55,548 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 55,548 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 53,515 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2014 53,515 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2013 50,556 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 46,478 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 41,176 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 36,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 36,061 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 30,568 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 26,032 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 20,078 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 20,078 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 VCW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VCW, 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 VCW registered?

FV04 VCW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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