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RE04 FKA

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,822 mi
Last recorded102,822 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 FKA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 102,822 miles

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

Rear tyres both cracked and worn

Vehicle has steering play/noise detected when driving

Fail 7 Dec 2019 102,822 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear tyres both cracked and worn

Vehicle has steering play/noise detected when driving

Pass 1 Dec 2018 91,432 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 86,202 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 86,202 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 83,442 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 95,281 miles

Centre centre stop light inop

Pass 26 Nov 2014 77,222 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 72,878 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 72,878 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside headlight brighter then offside

Pass 3 Dec 2012 69,086 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 690,876 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,417 miles

exhaust rear box outer casing deteriated

tread scrubbed on front tyres

Fail 27 Feb 2012 65,417 miles

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

exhaust rear box outer casing deteriated

tread scrubbed on front tyres

Pass 7 Mar 2011 60,203 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet pull handle adrift

bonnet stay missing

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 7 Mar 2011 60,203 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet pull handle adrift

bonnet stay missing

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Mar 2010 17,040 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 17,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 49,355 miles

nearside rear bump stop loose

Pass 8 Mar 2008 37,740 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 22,402 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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RE04 FKA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RE04 FKA, 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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RE04 FKA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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