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CA04 XHL

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,914 mi
Last recorded91,914 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 XHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 91,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2018 87,969 miles

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

both front brake discs showing signs of corrosion to inner faces

engine management light on

Fail 14 Feb 2018 87,969 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

both front brake discs showing signs of corrosion to inner faces

engine management light on

Pass 14 Feb 2017 82,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside 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)

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Pass 11 Dec 2015 61,314 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 61,314 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 80,127 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 72,852 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2013 71,954 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 67,094 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 60,933 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 60,933 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 51,206 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 42,198 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 34,885 miles

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

handbrake stiff

Pass 27 Jun 2007 25,557 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 XHL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XHL, 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 XHL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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