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MT04 FBC

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

102,646 mi
Last recorded102,646 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 FBC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 102,646 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

o/s ball joint rubber poor

rear bump stops missing

Fail 30 Sep 2017 102,314 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

e.m.light on

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 25 Nov 2016 101,374 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 101,296 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear hanger bracket detatched (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 94,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 88,039 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 88,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 84,178 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 81,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 73,359 miles

Major oil leak from engine Requires cleaning off for diagnosis

Fail 23 Jul 2012 73,359 miles

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

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

Major oil leak from engine Requires cleaning off for diagnosis

Pass 14 Jul 2011 65,607 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise radiator slight leak

advises brake inspection

Fail 14 Jul 2011 65,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise radiator slight leak

advises brake inspection

Pass 21 Jun 2010 54,702 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jun 2010 54,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 May 2009 43,680 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 43,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 May 2007 24,281 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 29 May 2007 24,281 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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MT04 FBC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 MT04 FBC, 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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MT04 FBC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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