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CE04 CKX

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,707 mi
Last recorded87,707 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 CKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 87,707 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 87,707 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 82,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion to rear chassis (both sides) rear spring mountings

Fail 20 Aug 2019 82,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion to rear chassis (both sides) rear spring mountings

Pass 9 Aug 2018 78,520 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ! (5.2.3 (e))

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 78,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL MUST BE SEAM WEIDED !!! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL MUST BE SEAM WEIDED !! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ! (5.2.3 (e))

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 70,886 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 66,880 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 66,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 63,407 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 59,867 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 55,423 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 51,753 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 47,576 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 47,576 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 42,065 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 42,065 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 35,175 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 35,175 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 31,079 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 31,079 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2007 25,783 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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CE04 CKX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CE04 CKX, 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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CE04 CKX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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