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AX04 DXJ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,493 mi
Last recorded86,493 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 DXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2016 86,493 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 78,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2015 78,939 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 74,029 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2014 74,029 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 73,746 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine light on

Pass 6 Feb 2013 65,520 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 65,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 60,346 miles

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 28 Jan 2012 60,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 25 Jan 2011 54,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2011 54,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 50,777 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 50,730 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 38,533 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 38,533 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 30,143 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 27,135 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 DXJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AX04 DXJ, 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 DXJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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