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LV04 FMC

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

41,475 mi
Last recorded41,475 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 FMC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 41,475 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 41,474 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Size 185/60/15. 84H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 38,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2023 38,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 34,915 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT shows signs of wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2021 34,915 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT shows signs of wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 32,013 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2019 29,362 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2019 29,362 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2018 27,554 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer has rust around seems

Pass 25 Oct 2017 26,165 miles

nearside mirror damaged and glass broken.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 24,798 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Fail 25 Oct 2016 24,798 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 20,110 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 14,184 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 14,184 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 3,999 miles

advise handbrake travel high

Pass 4 Feb 2010 3,807 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 3,559 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 3,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 3,302 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 2,769 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 2,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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LV04 FMC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LV04 FMC, 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 LV04 FMC registered?

LV04 FMC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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The MOT history for LV04 FMC shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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