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AY04 TXR

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

101,085 mi
Last recorded101,085 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 TXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 101,085 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lens damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2019 97,966 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 97,966 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 95,041 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 95,041 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working x 2 (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 91,380 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2016 88,819 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 85,888 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 85,888 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 82,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 82,804 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 76,222 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 76,222 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 74,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s & n/s inner wheel arhces have plastic covers can not assess beneath

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres close top limit. front brake discs worn.

Fail 14 Aug 2012 74,064 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres close top limit. front brake discs worn.

Pass 25 May 2011 64,824 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 64,824 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 9 Jun 2010 57,874 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 57,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 48,741 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 48,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 41,952 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 32,534 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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AY04 TXR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AY04 TXR, 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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AY04 TXR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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