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FY04 XXK

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,292 mi
Last recorded76,292 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 XXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 76,292 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 76,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 71,877 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 66,187 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2016 66,178 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 52,618 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 52,618 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 50,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 50,749 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 48,973 miles

Slight oil leak from front of engine.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 47,174 miles

n/s/f macpherson strut upper support bearing is dry in rotation

rear exhaust box is hitting rear bumper

Fail 15 Feb 2012 47,173 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f macpherson strut upper support bearing is dry in rotation

rear exhaust box is hitting rear bumper

Pass 2 Mar 2011 44,752 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 44,752 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 41,855 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 41,855 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 38,806 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both rear tyre`s cracking on the sidewall

Fail 4 Mar 2009 38,804 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both rear tyre`s cracking on the sidewall

Pass 24 Mar 2008 34,767 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 29,188 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 XXK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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