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AP04 TOU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,759 mi
Last recorded115,759 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 TOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 115,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 111,306 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill showing signs of corrosion under thumb pressure. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 7 Nov 2018 106,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 120,795 miles

Both rear tyres, cracks in sidewalls

Noise in Engine

Fail 24 Jun 2017 120,795 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both rear tyres, cracks in sidewalls

Noise in Engine

Pass 31 May 2016 97,750 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 93,834 miles

BOTH rear bump stops missing

Exhaust gas leak from engine bay possible faulty fuel injector

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

Oil leak

Various brake pipes greased

Fail 7 May 2015 93,834 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

BOTH rear bump stops missing

Exhaust gas leak from engine bay possible faulty fuel injector

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

Oil leak

Various brake pipes greased

Fail 13 May 2014 85,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 85,417 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 79,206 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 May 2013 79,206 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 73,472 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 66,503 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 58,335 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 50,076 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 44,911 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 44,911 miles

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

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

Several small cuts to sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2007 11,450 miles

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

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

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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AP04 TOU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AP04 TOU, 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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AP04 TOU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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