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FY04 XPZ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

158,908 mi
Last recorded158,908 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 XPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 158,908 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 158,908 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 157,046 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 157,037 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 150,094 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 150,094 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 139,664 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 125,449 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 13 Feb 2012 110,269 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 96,901 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 81,383 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 67,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 67,324 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 53,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 53,686 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 39,419 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 39,211 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front 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 XPZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY04 XPZ registered?

FY04 XPZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is FY04 XPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY04 XPZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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