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EA04 SXF

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,053 mi
Last recorded91,053 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 SXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 91,053 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 91,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 87,437 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 87,437 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 84,888 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 81,631 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 81,631 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 72,743 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 72,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 67,502 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 67,501 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 58,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2012 58,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2011 52,293 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread

o/s/f linkage slight play

Fail 29 Nov 2011 52,293 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread

o/s/f linkage slight play

Pass 30 Nov 2010 41,322 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 34,180 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 26,226 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 20,039 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 19,196 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)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2007 19,196 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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EA04 SXF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EA04 SXF, 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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EA04 SXF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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