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NY04 FJV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

45,537 mi
Last recorded45,537 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY04 FJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 45,537 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 45,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 36,865 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 36,854 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 31,230 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 31,224 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 25,690 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 20,257 miles

rear exhaust is deteriorated, no leaks at time of test

Fail 23 Nov 2015 20,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust is deteriorated, no leaks at time of test

Pass 19 Jun 2014 15,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust silencer box has slight corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2014 15,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust silencer box has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2013 12,770 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 10,374 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 10,374 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 8,574 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 7,059 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 4,816 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 4,816 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 2,670 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 1,478 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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NY04 FJV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NY04 FJV, 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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NY04 FJV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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