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MT04 FBX

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,996 mi
Last recorded43,996 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 43,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit and low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 43,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit and low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 35,607 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 35,604 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 May 2020 23,466 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 23,466 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 May 2019 22,479 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 21,375 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 21,374 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2017
Fail 11 May 2017

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2016 18,185 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

service light on dash

slight inbalance on park brake

Fail 7 May 2016 18,185 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lamp unit full of water (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

service light on dash

slight inbalance on park brake

Pass 7 May 2015 16,982 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 May 2014 15,624 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 14,516 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 13,229 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 11,766 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 10,320 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 8,388 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 5,930 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 5,262 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 FBX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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