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EF04 TYD

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,105 mi
Last recorded126,105 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 TYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 126,105 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 126,105 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 120,159 miles

Limited reserve handbrake travel

Nearside front 185/60 x 15 tyre HEAVILY worn outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2015 114,008 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 92,000 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2014 92,000 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2013 90,124 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 90,124 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 87,038 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 83,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2012 83,005 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 73,388 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 61,648 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 61,648 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 49,851 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 49,810 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 41,453 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 41,451 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

o/s & n/s/r bump stops missing

Pass 23 May 2007 32,247 miles

sill protectors fitted to outer sills

under tray fitted to under side of engine bay

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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EF04 TYD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc 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 EF04 TYD, 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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EF04 TYD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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