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CP04 XUK

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

91,075 mi
Last recorded91,075 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 XUK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2024 91,075 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 81,097 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play in steering rack arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 81,095 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play in steering rack arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 71,737 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 69,152 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 69,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 64,927 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 64,927 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coolant leak from engine

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

Offside Headlamp beam image poor

Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blades smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 61,213 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 55,380 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 55,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 49,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald very inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 49,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald very inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 45,523 miles

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

condensation in o/s headlamp

Fail 15 Jul 2016 45,523 miles

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

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

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

condensation in o/s headlamp

Pass 18 Jul 2015 42,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cracking around nearside front lower arm front bush

Fail 17 Jul 2015 42,811 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

cracking around nearside front lower arm front bush

front inner brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 38,595 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 34,375 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 30,556 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 26,035 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 21,308 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 17,937 miles

cracking around tyre sidewalls

Pass 11 Aug 2008 14,304 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 13,496 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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CP04 XUK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CP04 XUK, 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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CP04 XUK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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