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KW04 FRD

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,007 mi
Last recorded108,007 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 FRD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 108,007 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 108,007 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 105,417 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (Leading of ABS Pump (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 105,417 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (Leading of ABS Pump (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 102,297 miles

Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear centre brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2018 102,297 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear centre brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 98,419 miles

N/s rear bump stop missing.

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Slight corrosion to rear inner sill areas & brake servo mounting areas.

Fail 2 Oct 2017 98,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/s rear bump stop missing.

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Slight corrosion to rear inner sill areas & brake servo mounting areas.

Pass 13 Oct 2016 92,136 miles

Brakes ; front brakes imbalance 12 %

Lighting ; n/s/f & o/s/f indicators slightly discoloured

Note ; o/s/f door check strap faulty

Note ; parking brake lever slightly sticky operation

Note ; spare tyre is deflated

Steering ; slight movement at steering wheel , recommend check securing nut / bolt

Suspension ; o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 13 Oct 2016 92,130 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high up / down adjust won't go down (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding drum (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; front brakes imbalance 12 %

Brakes ; parking brakes imbalance , n/s lower performance

Lighting ; n/s/f & o/s/f indicators slightly discoloured

Note ; o/s/f door check strap faulty

Note ; parking brake lever slightly sticky operation

Note ; spare tyre is deflated

Note ; unable to spin check o/s/r wheel / bearing due to binding brake

Steering ; slight movement at steering wheel , recommend check securing nut / bolt

Suspension ; o/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 18 Sep 2015 85,620 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 79,134 miles

bottom engine mount starting to split

front wipers slightly smear

n/s/f lower suspension arm bush split but no exsesive movement

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush split but no exsesive movemnt

Pass 4 Oct 2013 72,068 miles

engine slightly oily

n/s/f lower wishbone bushes perished

o/s/f lower wishbone bushes perished

Pass 9 Oct 2012 63,704 miles

1) tyres 175 65 14 2) wheel trims fitted 3) exhaust corrpoded at rear

Fail 9 Oct 2012 63,704 miles

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

1) tyres 175 65 14 2) wheel trims fitted 3) exhaust corrpoded at rear

Pass 12 Oct 2011 55,322 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 55,322 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,930 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 38,308 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 38,308 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 31,203 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 22,909 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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KW04 FRD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KW04 FRD, 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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KW04 FRD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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