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AD04 XEY

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,443 mi
Last recorded147,443 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 XEY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 147,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 137,056 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 136,935 miles

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

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

Pass 9 Jan 2017 127,700 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 120,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

engine oil leaks

Fail 29 Oct 2015 120,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect water in light (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner eage (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 107,313 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 96,898 miles

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

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)

rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 87,545 miles

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

n/s rear tyre has slight sidewall damage!

Fail 31 Oct 2012 87,545 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s rear tyre has slight sidewall damage!

Pass 27 Oct 2011 76,024 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 29 Oct 2010 66,295 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 66,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Oct 2010 65,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 54,693 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 54,693 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 45,029 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 33,955 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 33,955 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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AD04 XEY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AD04 XEY, 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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AD04 XEY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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