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FV04 VXW

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

80,314 mi
Last recorded80,314 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 80,314 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 68,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 58,609 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 48,193 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 43,613 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 38,039 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 37,333 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 36,099 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 36,099 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 35,372 miles

underbody starting to corrode .

Pass 11 Nov 2013 32,876 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 30,403 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 29,003 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 27,302 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 26,042 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 24,413 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 20,514 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2007 16,400 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 VXW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VXW, 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 VXW registered?

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

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The MOT history for FV04 VXW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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