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FY04 XKG

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,854 mi
Last recorded108,854 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 XKG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 108,854 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all exhaust rubber mountings deteriorating,front exhaust bracket missing

bonnet lever clips not securing very well

corrosion o/s/r sill

o/s/f door checkstrap faulty

parking brake notchy,could do with adjusting

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 14 Jun 2019 108,642 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight beam image poor just passable,light output slightly less than o/s,both headlights deteriorating

Nearside Front inner rack joint play

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all exhaust rubber mountings deteriorating,front exhaust bracket missing

bonnet lever clips not securing very well

corrosion o/s/r sill

o/s/f door checkstrap faulty

parking brake notchy,could do with adjusting

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 22 Jun 2018 99,762 miles

exhaust has slight blowing

Fail 11 Jun 2018 99,710 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 93,768 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 84,846 miles

Centre stop lamp not illuminating. Connectivity not established.

Engine management lamp illuminated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2016 84,845 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Centre stop lamp not illuminating. Connectivity not established.

Engine management lamp illuminated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 74,166 miles

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

engine managment light on

Fail 27 May 2015 74,030 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 22 May 2014 66,174 miles

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

front brake discs are worn

Pass 31 May 2013 63,180 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres are worn on edges

front brake discs are worn

Pass 12 Jun 2012 55,001 miles

front tyres badly worn on inner edges

slight judder at front

Fail 12 Jun 2012 55,001 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres badly worn on inner edges

slight judder at front

Pass 25 May 2011 47,129 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 47,129 miles

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 40,663 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 33,384 miles

both front tyres

rear no plate

Fail 27 May 2009 33,384 miles

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

both front tyres

rear no plate

Pass 28 May 2008 33,928 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 20,728 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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FY04 XKG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XKG, 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 XKG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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