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AU04 XHX

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,071 mi
Last recorded103,071 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 XHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 103,071 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both rear bump stops missing

center exhaust corroded, front exhaust has to 2 nuts missing

front exhaust bracket corroded through but exhaust still supported

top timing belt cover missing and belt damaged on edge

Fail 17 Sep 2016 103,068 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

both rear bump stops missing

center exhaust corroded, front exhaust has to 2 nuts missing

front exhaust bracket corroded through but exhaust still supported

top timing belt cover missing and belt damaged on edge

Pass 19 Sep 2015 95,147 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded through but exhaust still supported

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

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

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2015 95,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front exhaust bracket corroded through but exhaust still supported

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

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

exhaust corroded

headlight motors running

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 84,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust bracket corroded thro but exhaust still secure

Fail 19 Aug 2014 847,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust bracket corroded thro but exhaust still secure

Pass 4 Sep 2013 76,334 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 69,190 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 61,088 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 61,075 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 54,138 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 45,602 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 41,174 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,934 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 23,901 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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AU04 XHX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AU04 XHX, 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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What year was AU04 XHX registered?

AU04 XHX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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