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MT04 FBF

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,117 mi
Last recorded73,117 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 FBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 73,117 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 70,096 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2014 70,096 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2013 65,070 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2013 65,070 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2012 56,698 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)

front discs worn

Fail 14 Jan 2012 56,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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)

front discs worn

Pass 18 Jan 2011 45,380 miles

n/s/f brake disc worn..

Fail 17 Jan 2011 45,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/f brake disc worn..

Pass 19 Dec 2009 37,807 miles

exhaurst has corrotion.

front brake pads to be replaced with in 3 days, outer brake pads worn very very low.

o/s/f door lock missing.

rear tyre side walls perished.

wiper arms corroded.

Fail 19 Dec 2009 37,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaurst has corrotion.

front brake pads lookin low / to be checked within 14 days. rear brakes to be checked .

o/s/f door lock missing.

rear tyre side walls perished.

wiper arms corroded.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 29,851 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 16,212 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 FBF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FBF, 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 FBF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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