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CX04 JBU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,080 mi
Last recorded108,080 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 JBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 108,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 104,573 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 101,717 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 98,371 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 94,961 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 94,961 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 90,466 miles

Exhaust corroding

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 86,594 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 82,137 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2012 82,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2011 76,618 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 71,834 miles

Both silencers corroding.

Fail 23 Mar 2010 71,833 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Both silencers corroding.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 56,806 miles

Oil leak

Rear silencer corroded but serviceable.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 44,772 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 37,942 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 37,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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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CX04 JBU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CX04 JBU, 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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CX04 JBU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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