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FV04 ZBE

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,473 mi
Last recorded68,473 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 68,473 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 64,219 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 64,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 55,075 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 54,780 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 48,324 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 42,181 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 May 2013 41,967 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 41,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 May 2011 41,269 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 40,717 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 40,380 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 40,380 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2008 32,000 miles

both rear indicator bulbs fading.

both roof gutter trims insecure.

has stickers in windscreen,recommend removal.

rear wiper blade split.

recommend 2 yearly air-con service/regas.

recommend air-con decontamination.

recommend petrol fuel additive ref low annual mileage.

Fail 22 May 2008 32,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear indicator bulbs fading.

both roof gutter trims insecure.

has stickers in windscreen,recommend removal.

rear wiper blade split.

recommend 2 yearly air-con service/regas.

recommend air-con decontamination.

recommend petrol fuel additive ref low annual mileage.

Pass 17 May 2007 21,621 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorating slightly

offside front wiper blade split

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 ZBE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZBE, 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 ZBE registered?

FV04 ZBE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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