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CE04 XPY

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,104 mi
Last recorded157,104 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 XPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 157,104 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust outer skin coming away

Pass 6 Jan 2017 149,854 miles

osf track rod end slight wear

osr tyre inner edge bald

slight blow rear exhaust

Pass 12 Jan 2016 143,178 miles

Nearside Front indicator going white

Offside Front ball joint slight wear

outer skin rear exhaust coming away/corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2015 136,891 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

nsr tyre wearing low inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight bind osr brake drum

Pass 13 Jan 2014 130,166 miles

rear exhaust outer skin coming away

rear tyres wearing outer edges

slight knock osf arb linkage

Pass 8 Jan 2013 121,515 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust clamp snapped but exhaust still secure

slight rumble osr wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jan 2012 85,195 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 103,232 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 103,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 94,846 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 84,530 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 84,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 68,177 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 68,177 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 50,934 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 XPY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE04 XPY, 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 XPY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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