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MK04 FLM

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,526 mi
Last recorded46,526 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 FLM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 46,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 46,202 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 36,088 miles

Bonnet release lever bracket loose(inside car)

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation build up (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2019 28,655 miles

Corrosion on front & rear hubs.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front & nearside rear outer sills have become flexuous, due to inner corrosion.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 28,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion on front & rear hubs.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front & nearside rear outer sills have become flexuous, due to inner corrosion.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Mould all over child booster seat & rear seat belts.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 28,633 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in pattern

Offside Front tyre cracking in pattern

Oil leak drivers side of engine near timing and seeping ()

bonnet release lever bracket loose(inside car)

nearside headlight pattern

Fail 7 Mar 2018 28,633 miles

nearside headlight pattern

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking in pattern

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

Offside Front tyre cracking in pattern

Oil leak drivers side of engine near timing and seeping ()

bonnet release lever bracket loose(inside car)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 27,422 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 26,432 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 25,157 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 23,320 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 21,086 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 18,007 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 15,178 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 12,326 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 12,326 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 8,513 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 6,830 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 4,825 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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MK04 FLM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MK04 FLM, 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 MK04 FLM registered?

MK04 FLM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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