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EA04 UXY

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

84,801 mi
Last recorded84,801 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 UXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 84,801 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 84,792 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 79,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 79,795 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 73,580 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2018 73,580 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 69,097 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear exhaust hanger missing

slight play in o/s front drop link

Fail 21 Jun 2017 69,097 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear exhaust hanger missing

slight play in o/s front drop link

Pass 15 Jun 2016 58,936 miles

rear bump stops missing

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2016 58,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear bump stops missing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 45,837 miles

Exahsut outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2015 45,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exahsut outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 39,524 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 39,524 miles

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

Exhaust backbox corroded

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 32,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 32,611 miles

registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 27,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2011 22,892 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 22,892 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine fault light on

Pass 30 Jun 2010 19,141 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 15,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2008 11,711 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 8,507 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 UXY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UXY, 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 UXY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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