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OE04 FVS

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

83,264 mi
Last recorded83,264 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 FVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 83,264 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 83,264 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 80,662 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 80,662 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 77,152 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 77,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 72,818 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 72,818 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 69,880 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 69,880 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 64,920 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 64,919 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 56,491 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 48,281 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 48,189 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 May 2007 34,780 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 34,780 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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OE04 FVS is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 OE04 FVS, 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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What year was OE04 FVS registered?

OE04 FVS is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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