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FV04 ZBT

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,241 mi
Last recorded83,241 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 ZBT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 83,241 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 83,019 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 78,448 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 78,445 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded part of main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both side rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 76,889 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 73,259 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2015 73,259 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2014 67,096 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 58,644 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 58,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 107,251 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear nearside bump stop missing

Fail 29 Oct 2012 107,251 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear nearside bump stop missing

Pass 21 Oct 2011 42,410 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 38,330 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 38,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 34,354 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 30,297 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 12,076 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2006 20,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 20,533 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 ZBT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZBT, 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 ZBT is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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