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FV04 WLC

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,101 mi
Last recorded51,101 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 WLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 51,101 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s rear (1.4.A.2f)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s front (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box deteriorated

n/s front head light has water in it

n/s front wiper split

Pass 31 Dec 2014 50,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2013 49,284 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s front fog light damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2010 45,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/f ball joint rubber split

Pass 7 Aug 2009 39,743 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 34,070 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 23,828 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 23,828 miles

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 WLC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WLC, 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 WLC registered?

FV04 WLC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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