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FV04 ZCF

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,426 mi
Last recorded87,426 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 ZCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 87,426 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner faces corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 82,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp unit - water ingress

Pass 25 Jun 2016 78,515 miles

front discs inner pitted oil leak rear coil springs slight corroded

n/s/f headlamp has water inside

Pass 21 Jun 2015 76,008 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2014 659,447 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 58,213 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 54,009 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 49,857 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 49,857 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 46,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

slight play in n/s steering arm

strong advise,front brake discs pitted/rusty on innerside.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 46,152 miles

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

slight play in n/s steering arm

strong advise,front brake discs pitted/rusty on innerside.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 44,241 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 44,241 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 42,246 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs have advanced corrosion

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 30 May 2007 40,954 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 30 May 2007 40,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 ZCF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel 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 ZCF, 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 ZCF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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