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EA04 SWZ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,850 mi
Last recorded74,850 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 SWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 74,850 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 74,850 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 70,048 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Jun 2015 67,669 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 58,453 miles

tyres heavily perished

Fail 16 Sep 2014 58,453 miles

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

tyres heavily perished

Pass 30 Sep 2013 56,660 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 55,140 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 53,610 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 51,469 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 51,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 48,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2009 39,073 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 28,709 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 17,614 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 17,614 miles

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

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

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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EA04 SWZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA04 SWZ, 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 EA04 SWZ registered?

EA04 SWZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 June 2004.

Is EA04 SWZ safe to buy?

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