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FV04 VXL

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,067 mi
Last recorded52,067 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 52,067 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 47,191 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 45,861 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 45,855 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 45,101 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 43,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s headlight pattern on limit

slight bind on front wheels

Pass 20 Jun 2014 43,886 miles

n/s headlight pattern on limit

slight bind on front wheels

Fail 19 Jun 2013 42,666 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 19 Jun 2013 42,666 miles

slight bind on front brakes

Fail 21 Jun 2012 41,748 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 41,748 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,531 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 37,531 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 33,547 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 33,547 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 29,099 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 24,625 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 19,207 miles

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

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 VXL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV04 VXL registered?

FV04 VXL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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