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FV04 YKT

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,975 mi
Last recorded119,975 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 119,975 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 119,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 115,934 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 106,954 miles

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

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

opperation of n/s o/s front suspension

Fail 1 Nov 2014 106,734 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

opperation of n/s o/s front suspension

Pass 12 Jul 2013 93,315 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2013 93,315 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 84,311 miles

Front discs corroded inner

Injectors leaking (compression leak )

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

Slight noise at n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 12 Jul 2012 84,311 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front discs corroded inner

Injectors leaking (compression leak )

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

Slight noise at n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jul 2011 75,989 miles

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

N/s front disc corroded inner edge

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 67,950 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 67,909 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 62,061 miles

centre brake light not working

o/s no plate light dim

Fail 14 Jul 2009 62,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre brake light not working

o/s no plate light dim

Pass 16 Jul 2008 48,258 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 48,258 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 36,785 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 YKT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YKT, 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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FV04 YKT is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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