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AK04 UMB

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

110,573 mi
Last recorded110,573 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 UMB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 110,573 miles

exhaust tail box support almost corroded through.

Fail 30 May 2015 110,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust tail box support almost corroded through.

Fail 15 May 2015 109,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

EML (Engine Management Light) on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both roof trims loose, re-fitted

front windscreen tinting deteriorating

nearside front valance trim missing

nearside number plate light lense missing

offside front valance trim removed

rear wiper blade split + clearing poorly

various dents, scratches + faded paintwork

Pass 14 May 2014 98,652 miles

minor oil leaks

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres very low on edges

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 14 May 2014 98,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

minor oil leaks

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres very low on edges

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 25 May 2013 90,627 miles

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

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

cut in lefthand front tyre tread but not down to cords

Fail 25 May 2013 90,627 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

cut in lefthand front tyre tread but not down to cords

Pass 17 May 2012 76,995 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 76,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 69,500 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 69,500 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 62,685 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 51,584 miles

both front tyres on 1.6mm

Pass 11 Apr 2008 42,045 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 32,449 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 32,449 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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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AK04 UMB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AK04 UMB, 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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AK04 UMB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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