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MA04 FTJ

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,019 mi
Last recorded101,019 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 FTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 101,019 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside has corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2018 101,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside has corrosion

Pass 30 May 2017 94,232 miles

Body has slight corrosion slight underside (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

engine covers fitted

Fail 30 May 2017 94,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak ()

Body has slight corrosion slight underside (6.1.B.2)

engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 88,264 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 82,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 82,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 76,129 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 76,127 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 71,663 miles

Engine oil sump has very slight leak.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 71,629 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine oil sump has very slight leak.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 65,022 miles

Air bag light indicating a fault.

Engine sump has slight corrosion and has slight leak of engine oil.

Exhaust rear silencer mouting corroded.

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 64,997 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Air bag light indicating a fault.

Engine sump has slight corrosion and has slight leak of engine oil.

Exhaust rear silencer mouting corroded.

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 59,676 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 55,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 49,085 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 49,085 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2008 43,731 miles

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

Nearside front wiper blade has slight cut.

Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,532 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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MA04 FTJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MA04 FTJ, 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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MA04 FTJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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