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AO04 CTY

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,638 mi
Last recorded86,638 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 CTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 86,638 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 86,638 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 67,992 miles

outer skin on centre box corroded/loose

Fail 23 Mar 2021 67,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

outer skin on centre box corroded/loose

Pass 17 Mar 2020 47,481 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 44,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 42,346 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 39,762 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 39,762 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 36,947 miles

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

Offside Front tyre surface showing deterioration

Pass 16 Mar 2015 34,632 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 32,445 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 30,459 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 27,062 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 23,439 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 19,930 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 16,172 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 12,516 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 8,624 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 8,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AO04 CTY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO04 CTY, 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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AO04 CTY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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