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EA04 SXK

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,893 mi
Last recorded131,893 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 SXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 131,893 miles

Rear tyres splitting

Fail 2 May 2018 131,893 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear tyres splitting

Pass 4 May 2017 128,462 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2017 128,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 123,353 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 117,099 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 110,539 miles

drivers door check not working

Fail 1 May 2014 110,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

drivers door check not working

Pass 25 Apr 2013 101,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 101,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 97,954 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 82,323 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 82,315 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 66,320 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 66,320 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 57,099 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 47,599 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 47,599 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 36,710 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 SXK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SXK, 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 SXK registered?

EA04 SXK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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