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FY04 XPW

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,496 mi
Last recorded89,496 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 89,496 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 89,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 88,734 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 27 Oct 2014 88,734 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 19 Oct 2013 84,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 84,373 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 80,357 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake discs have surface corrosion due to the vehicle being stood

Pass 6 Oct 2011 71,975 miles

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

advise front brake discs worn

advise light scratching on windscreen

Pass 5 Oct 2010 64,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 57,978 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 51,637 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 42,497 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 42,497 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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 XPW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XPW, 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 XPW registered?

FY04 XPW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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