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CA04 EBG

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,634 mi
Last recorded130,634 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 EBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 130,634 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 130,621 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 1 Apr 2015 124,460 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 27 May 2014 112,235 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2014 112,235 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 92,015 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 92,015 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 72,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 72,674 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 62,087 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 62,087 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 46,895 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 46,895 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 31,951 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 31,817 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 21,953 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 14,723 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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CA04 EBG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CA04 EBG, 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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CA04 EBG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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