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FY04 FWX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,505 mi
Last recorded79,505 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 FWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 79,505 miles

exhaust bracket broken

nsf tyre low

osr tyre low

rear silencer slight blow

Pass 3 Nov 2015 70,019 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f ,n/s/r ,o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 64,645 miles

Centre Front Lower Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 64,645 miles

Centre Front Lower Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2013 48,192 miles

Centre Front Lower Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 43,338 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 32,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear light lens odd....offside rear lens cracked (no white light seen)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 31,988 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 31,934 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 27,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 23,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,055 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 17,289 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 17,289 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 16,768 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 15,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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FY04 FWX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc 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 FY04 FWX, 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 FY04 FWX registered?

FY04 FWX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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