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CX04 UNS

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

96,698 mi
Last recorded96,698 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 UNS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 96,698 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 96,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 96,698 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour The direction indicator must flash amber only (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour The Rear direction indicator must flash amber only, with no white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour The Rear direction indicator must flash amber only, with no white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 92,587 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 92,580 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear inner and out sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 91,126 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 91,125 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 87,198 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 87,189 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 78,417 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 73,067 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 69,753 miles

advise o/s/f tyre wearing excessively on inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2017 69,752 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

advise o/s/f tyre wearing excessively on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2016 66,180 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 66,179 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 61,998 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 58,359 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 55,249 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 May 2013 55,249 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2012 53,108 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 53,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 9 May 2011 51,544 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 51,544 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 48,806 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 48,806 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 44,775 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 44,766 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 37,674 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 30,229 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 UNS is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 CX04 UNS, 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 UNS is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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