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CX04 UHU

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,838 mi
Last recorded128,838 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 UHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2018 128,838 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 8 May 2017 115,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 112,946 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 109,301 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 106,830 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 102,152 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 96,702 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 87,268 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2011 87,268 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2010 76,642 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front coil springs weak

o/s/rear suspension bump stop missing

rear exhaust metal mounting bracket slightly corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Feb 2010 76,642 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front coil springs weak

lower front bumper trim insecure

o/s/rear suspension bump stop missing

rear exhaust metal mounting bracket slightly corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Mar 2009 59,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/rear tyre slightly distorted

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2008 45,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2007 7,150 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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CX04 UHU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UHU, 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 UHU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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