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CU04 UDT

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,796 mi
Last recorded79,796 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 UDT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 79,796 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 79,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 78,352 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 75,636 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 75,636 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 70,889 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 70,888 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 68,541 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 65,717 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 65,146 miles

Offside Front minor cracks on outer tyre wall

Pass 8 Sep 2014 64,146 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 64,146 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 62,947 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 61,743 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2011 57,251 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 May 2011 57,251 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

tracking to be done.

Pass 19 May 2010 49,735 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 49,732 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 43,663 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 43,665 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 37,034 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 37,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 30,288 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 30,288 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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CU04 UDT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CU04 UDT, 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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What year was CU04 UDT registered?

CU04 UDT is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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