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FV04 ZBX

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,515 mi
Last recorded92,515 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 ZBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 92,515 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 92,515 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 86,861 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2016 84,934 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 84,921 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 80,198 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 80,198 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 75,684 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 75,684 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 70,721 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 70,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 66,307 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 60,325 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/s/f tyre worn on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 60,325 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/s/f tyre worn on edges

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 54,616 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 54,614 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2009 49,398 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 36,126 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 4 Aug 2008 36,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 18 Jul 2007 24,017 miles

n/s & o/s front brake discs deteriorating

n/s & o/s front brakes binding slightly

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 ZBX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZBX, 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 ZBX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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