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CX04 ZTJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

94,132 mi
Last recorded94,132 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 ZTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2017 94,132 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY (2.4.G.2)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

REAR SEATS HAVE LUGGAGE UNABLE TO INSPECT SEATS AND SEAT BELTS

Pass 6 Sep 2016 89,821 miles

vehicle been standing

f pads wearing

o/s lower ball joint slight play

rear brake balance just passed

Fail 13 Oct 2015 89,790 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

engine management light is on

Pass 28 Mar 2014 73,738 miles

0/s/r suspension stop missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/r tyre worn below limit 1.6mm on inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2014 73,738 miles

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

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

0/s/r suspension stop missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/r tyre worn below limit 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2013 69,170 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 63,865 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 58,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake disc slightly scored

nearside rear tyre tread cracked and perished

Fail 19 May 2011 58,490 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake disc slightly scored

nearside rear tyre tread cracked and perished

Pass 14 May 2010 50,915 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 50,915 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2009 43,705 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 32,986 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 32,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 32,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 26,978 miles

NSF tyre is 3mm

NSR tyre is 3mm.

OSR tyre is 3mm.

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 ZTJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZTJ, 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 ZTJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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