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AX04 SZW

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,681 mi
Last recorded78,681 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 78,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated

Lower engine stabiliser mount bush deteriorated heavily

Rear plate deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2019 78,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wishbones rear bushes both sides deteriorated

Lower engine stabiliser mount bush deteriorated heavily

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2018 75,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wishbones both sides bushes perishing

Lower engine dog bone mount bush worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2017 74,681 miles

Front headlights discoloured

Nearside rear brake lense cracked

Oil leak

Rear axle bushes perished

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2017 74,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Arb link (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished heavily and on legal limit in places (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers rubber detached (8.2.2)

Front headlights discoloured

Nearside rear brake lense cracked

Oil leak

Rear axle bushes perished

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2016 74,160 miles

Back box skin corroded

Both front tyres close and perishing

Front brake discs worn

Slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2015 72,626 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 70,275 miles

offside rear bump stop missing

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2014 70,275 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear bump stop missing

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2013 63,063 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer starting to corrode

Fail 22 Jun 2013 63,063 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jun 2012 55,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust system corroded and slight blow center silencer

offside frobt tyre worn smooth on inner raised edge

Fail 28 Jun 2012 85,463 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exhaust system corroded and slight blow center silencer

offside frobt tyre worn smooth on inner raised edge

Pass 27 Jun 2011 49,966 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 41,905 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 33,902 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 26,367 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 16,408 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 16,408 miles

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

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

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 SZW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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