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EA04 UYU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

85,988 mi
Last recorded85,988 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 85,988 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 85,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 79,141 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 76,714 miles

Central exhaust silencer deteriorated

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 76,714 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust silencer deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in the tread and wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 73,719 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 71,117 miles

Offside Front water ingress in h/lamp

Pass 7 Aug 2018 69,452 miles

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear flexi ferrules both sides (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 69,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear flexi ferrules both sides (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 67,434 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front condensation in headlamp

Rear wiper blade deteraited

osr nsr bump stops missing

Fail 10 Aug 2017 67,433 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central exhust box heat shield coming away from cylencer

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front condensation in headlamp

Rear wiper blade deteraited

osr nsr bump stops missing

Pass 1 Aug 2016 63,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2016 63,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2015 52,957 miles

rear exhast section corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2015 52,955 miles

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

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

rear exhast section corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2014 48,777 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 26 Jul 2014 48,777 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2013 42,689 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2012 35,992 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 33,544 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 31,736 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 31,015 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 27,563 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 23,569 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 18,721 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 UYU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UYU, 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 UYU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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