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CE04 ULM

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,023 mi
Last recorded78,023 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 ULM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2021 78,023 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road stone chip in drivers A zone larger than 10mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 77,414 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 77,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 76,975 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 76,383 miles

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

bonnet difficult to open and bonnet stay adrift

Fail 2 Aug 2018 76,373 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

bonnet difficult to open and bonnet stay adrift

hand brake performance very low

Pass 10 Aug 2017 75,677 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 69,805 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 69,805 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 55,672 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 55,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 41,885 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2014 29,391 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Feb 2014 29,391 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2013 19,573 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 16,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2010 13,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Sep 2010 13,485 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 11,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2008 9,236 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 9,236 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 5,325 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 ULM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol 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 ULM, 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 ULM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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