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MJ04 FNE

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,134 mi
Last recorded136,134 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 FNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 136,134 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 May 2018 136,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2017 125,630 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)

Fail 3 May 2017 125,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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)

Pass 3 May 2016 112,284 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2016 112,284 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2015 96,830 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 96,830 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 86,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre uneven tread ware

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2013 80,138 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 80,138 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2012 76,838 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 73,890 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 70,339 miles

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

slight play in nearside front drive shaft inner constant velocity joint

Pass 1 May 2009 67,347 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 67,347 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 54,386 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 54,386 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside front wiper blades splitting

rear number plate weathered

rear wiper blade splitting

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 FNE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FNE, 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 FNE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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