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MT04 FBG

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,760 mi
Last recorded94,760 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 May 2018 94,760 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Central exhaust corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 91,058 miles

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2017 91,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2016 87,075 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

n/s rear tyre cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2015 84,320 miles

exh poor cond

sump pan corroded and leaking

Fail 30 Apr 2015 84,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exh poor cond

sump pan corroded and leaking

Pass 1 May 2014 81,409 miles

both front tyres are starting to crack inside treads

nearside rear tyre starting to crack inside treads

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 23 Apr 2013 77,659 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 73,309 miles

backbox outer skin corroded

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low

sump pan slighty corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 63,330 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 53,737 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2010 53,737 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2009 43,683 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 33,128 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 22,957 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 FBG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MT04 FBG, 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 FBG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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