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MJ04 FKV

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,408 mi
Last recorded85,408 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 FKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 85,408 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 85,408 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 82,380 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 82,377 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 81,540 miles

both front tyres worn to limits on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2018 78,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bad condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel slight binding

Fail 28 Jul 2018 78,876 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 76,206 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 74,298 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces of discs corroded. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Number plate bulb lens missing.

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 72,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 72,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 69,875 miles

Coolant leak

offside front tyre bald on very inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2013 64,513 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 59,396 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 59,396 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 52,636 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear numberplate light has cover missing

Nearside rear tyre has age cracking

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

offside front wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2010 46,386 miles

o/s/f tyre is splitting on outer edge

Pass 2 Jun 2009 41,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre wearing slightly

Fail 2 Jun 2009 41,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre wearing slightly

Pass 21 May 2008 30,947 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2007 19,442 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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MJ04 FKV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ04 FKV, 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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MJ04 FKV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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