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CA04 WXS

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,566 mi
Last recorded114,566 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 WXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 114,566 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 114,566 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)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 106,340 miles

Child's seat(s) fitted preventing inspection of adult seat-belts

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides lower/outer wishbone joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 97,480 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 97,480 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake hose not secured in clip/mounting

Nearside front door check strap insecure

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

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

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Mar 2014 89,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R Number plate Lamp Cover Missing

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 89,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

N/S/R Number plate Lamp Cover Missing

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 82,769 miles

CHILD SEAT FIITED TO OFFSIDE REAR SEAT - UNABLE TO CARRY FULL SEAT BELT TEST

NEARSIDE NO PLATE LENS IS MISSING

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

OFFSIDE HEAD LAMP HAS CONDENSATION INSIDE

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 82,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

CHILD SEAT FIITED TO OFFSIDE REAR SEAT - UNABLE TO CARRY FULL SEAT BELT TEST

NEARSIDE NO PLATE LENS IS MISSING

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OFFSIDE HEAD LAMP HAS CONDENSATION INSIDE

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 75,690 miles

offside headlight condensated

Fail 25 Feb 2011 65,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 65,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Mar 2010 56,268 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 56,268 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box corroded

Front discs and pads worn

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

Pass 27 May 2009 40,328 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 20,595 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 20,595 miles

Front Upper Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 11,050 miles

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

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)

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 WXS is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WXS, 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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What year was CA04 WXS registered?

CA04 WXS is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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