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MJ04 FLN

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

90,229 mi
Last recorded90,229 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 FLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 90,229 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rust starting on front to rear brake pipes in clips

Fail 3 Apr 2019 90,299 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. o/s/r 175/65/r14 n/s/r 165/70/r14 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rust starting on front to rear brake pipes in clips

Pass 5 Apr 2018 84,805 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 84,805 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 81,549 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

n/s/f side light dim

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

slight blow from exhaust back box joint

slight play in n/s/f wheel

some brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 18 Apr 2017 81,549 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r

n/s/f side light dim

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

slight blow from exhaust back box joint

slight play in n/s/f wheel

some brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 12 Apr 2016 77,889 miles

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat belt

n/s rear tyre getting worn

slight wear in o/s front antiroll bar droplink joints

wipers blades getting worn

Fail 12 Apr 2016 77,889 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat belt

n/s rear tyre getting worn

slight wear in o/s front antiroll bar droplink joints

wipers blades getting worn

Pass 14 Apr 2015 73,698 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 73,698 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 68,143 miles

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

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

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2014 68,143 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 60,937 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 60,905 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 53,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 47,608 miles

cuts in both rear tyres

Fail 29 Mar 2011 47,608 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 23 Mar 2010 39,904 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 39,904 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 30,101 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 30,101 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 Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,195 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 19,373 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 19,373 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 FLN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 MJ04 FLN, 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 FLN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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