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FY04 UMV

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,191 mi
Last recorded68,191 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 UMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 68,191 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 63,577 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 62,078 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 62,072 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 61,731 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 60,622 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 59,256 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2018 59,256 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear tyre nearing limit

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 57,784 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre nearing limit inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2016 55,864 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 53,865 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 51,993 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 49,542 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,187 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,562 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 44,562 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,611 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 35,021 miles

slight free play in nearside front anti roll bar link end

Fail 25 Mar 2008 30,141 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 25 Mar 2008 30,141 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 20 Mar 2007 22,749 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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FY04 UMV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UMV, 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 UMV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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