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AX04 DFL

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,170 mi
Last recorded72,170 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 DFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 72,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

osr tyre perished

Pass 22 Mar 2017 68,237 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box strap rusty

rear tyres are starting to perish

Fail 22 Mar 2017 68,237 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box strap rusty

rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 11 Apr 2016 63,618 miles

front brake discs are worn

Fail 8 Apr 2016 63,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs are worn

Pass 19 Mar 2015 58,470 miles

Exhaust Rusty

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,688 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Mar 2013 47,658 miles

front windscreen slight damage

Pass 17 Mar 2012 42,620 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 38,076 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 33,006 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 33,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,832 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 21,127 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 16,271 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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AX04 DFL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AX04 DFL, 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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AX04 DFL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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