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AK04 XGF

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,459 mi
Last recorded94,459 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 XGF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 94,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Door check strap noisy.

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 94,458 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Door check strap noisy.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 81,156 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 81,156 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced centre (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 72,128 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 72,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 69,405 miles

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 22 May 2017 69,403 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 May 2016 67,665 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 19 May 2015 65,586 miles

rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2014 63,864 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 63,864 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 61,521 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres deteriorated (splitting)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2012 54,575 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,824 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 47,824 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2010 44,095 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 40,437 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 35,908 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 29,079 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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 XGF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK04 XGF, 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 XGF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 April 2004.

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