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AO04 TUP

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,670 mi
Last recorded89,670 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 TUP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 89,670 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 89,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 74,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

cut sidewall of o/s/r tyre but not through to cords

n/s wing mirror glass broken

slight damage to n/s/f disc

water in n/s/f headlamp which may effect beam pattern

Fail 22 Jun 2011 74,827 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

cut sidewall of o/s/r tyre but not through to cords

n/s wing mirror glass broken

slight damage to n/s/f disc

water in n/s/f headlamp which may effect beam pattern

Pass 23 Jun 2010 60,895 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 60,895 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 26 Aug 2008 46,796 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 46,796 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 38,966 miles

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 TUP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AO04 TUP, 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 TUP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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