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AF04 UPL

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,028 mi
Last recorded145,028 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 UPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 145,028 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in/out abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Light cracking front tyres

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear lamp lens missing

Fail 26 Feb 2021 145,028 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in/out abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Light cracking front tyres

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear lamp lens missing

Pass 27 Feb 2020 143,019 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in/out abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear lamp lens missing.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 143,019 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in/out abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear lamp lens missing.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 141,047 miles

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

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

offside rear lamp lens cover missing

Pass 22 Feb 2018 136,112 miles

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

Offside Rear outer lamp lens missing

coil spring corroded rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 136,109 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear outer lamp lens missing

coil spring corroded rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 129,013 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded forward of flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 129,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded forward of flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 120,848 miles

coil spring corroded rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 114,971 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 114,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 109,097 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 100,479 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 88,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2011 76,125 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 65,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

can not test n/s/r seat as child seat is fitted.

front and rear number plates starting to become insecure.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 53,983 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt fixings n/side rear

Fail 3 Mar 2009 53,983 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt fixings n/side rear

Pass 5 Mar 2008 43,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut in n/s/r tyre tread o/k at time of test

uneven wear on n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 5 Mar 2007 36,083 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

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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AF04 UPL 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 71.4%.

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 AF04 UPL, 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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AF04 UPL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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