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AF04 URC

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,937 mi
Last recorded145,937 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 URC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 145,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 May 2017 145,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 145,403 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 May 2016 130,679 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 130,679 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 May 2015 119,497 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2015 119,497 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 106,912 miles

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

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

Oil leak

headlamps have condensation in

Fail 5 Mar 2014 106,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

headlamps have condensation in

Pass 25 Feb 2013 97,639 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2013 97,638 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

osr tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Mar 2012 87,792 miles

nearside wing mirror missing

rear hi level brake light inoperative

Fail 25 Feb 2012 87,575 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 75,704 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 75,704 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 67,061 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 67,061 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 59,805 miles

advise condition of exhaust system

advise corrosion lip to front discs

advise engine warning light on

advise front pads looking low

advise handbrake travel

Fail 16 Feb 2009 59,805 miles

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

advise condition of exhaust system

advise corrosion lip to front discs

advise engine warning light on

advise front pads looking low

advise handbrake travel

advise off side rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 4 Mar 2008 50,181 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 50,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine management light on

handbrake high

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 1 Mar 2007 35,417 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 URC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AF04 URC, 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 URC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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