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2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

177,520 mi
Last recorded177,520 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 WFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 177,520 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front strut covered in greese

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both sides inner sills heavily undersealed

Fail 29 Nov 2021 177,520 miles

Emissions not tested cambelt unknown (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front strut covered in greese

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 177,193 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner 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))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp has water inside

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

testable items covered up

Pass 25 Nov 2020 164,356 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp has water inside

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

exhaust manifold/cat heat shield insecure

spare wheel missing

Fail 18 Nov 2020 164,163 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp has water inside

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

exhaust manifold/cat heat shield insecure

spare wheel missing

Pass 20 Nov 2019 154,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside headlamp has condensation inside

Offside Outer c/v gaiter leaking grease

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

exhaust manifold/cat heat shield insecure

spare wheel missing

Fail 18 Nov 2019 154,398 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Outer c/v gaiter leaking grease

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both headlamps have condensation inside

exhaust manifold/cat heat shield insecure

spare wheel missing

Pass 27 Nov 2018 147,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

both headlamps have condensation inside

exhaust manifold/cat heat shield insecure

no spare wheel

Pass 29 Nov 2017 142,035 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both headlamps have condensation inside

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

spare tyre missing

Fail 29 Nov 2017 142,035 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (1.2.1f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

spare tyre missing

Pass 22 Nov 2016 139,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 138,212 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 138,212 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

water in both headlamps

front anti roll bar links wrapped in plastic

front suspension springs wrapped in plastic

front track rod ends wrapped in plastic

Pass 20 Nov 2014 137,232 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2014 137,232 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust tail box starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jun 2013 131,881 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust tail box starting to corrode

rear wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Jun 2013 131,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust tail box starting to corrode

rear wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Jun 2012 128,074 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 128,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 119,513 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 119,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2010 111,346 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 111,346 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2009 102,807 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

rear registration plate slightly deteriated

Fail 29 May 2009 102,807 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

rear registration plate slightly deteriated

Pass 3 Jun 2008 93,514 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre and low tread on outer edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 93,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nail in o/s/r tyre and low tread on outer edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2007 65,073 miles

Oil leak

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 WFU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 WFU, 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 WFU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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