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FY04 UGP

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

118,788 mi
Last recorded118,788 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 UGP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 118,788 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 115,552 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 115,550 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 114,470 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 114,470 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 112,665 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 111,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 108,984 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 108,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 107,346 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 107,346 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 104,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear brakes sticking slightly

front wipers worn

Pass 20 Dec 2013 101,102 miles

advise indicators discolouring

Pass 22 Dec 2012 98,264 miles

slight play in both inner steering rack arms

Fail 22 Dec 2012 98,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in both inner steering rack arms

Pass 3 Jan 2012 94,809 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 92,753 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 92,753 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2010 89,245 miles

All rear brake pipes have been well greased making inspection very hard

Center brake light came on with a tap

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

Off side rear fog light came on with a tap

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

Pass 30 May 2009 85,405 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 80,880 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 62,764 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 62,764 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 59,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

Pass 9 Mar 2007 59,204 miles

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

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 UGP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FY04 UGP, 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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FY04 UGP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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