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EF04 TYW

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,141 mi
Last recorded94,141 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 TYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 94,141 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 82,595 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 79,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 79,098 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 74,822 miles

Oil leak

Wipers slightly smearing

Fail 15 May 2013 74,822 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 17 May 2012 71,478 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 71,478 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 67,143 miles

Both front brake disc pitted and slight worn

N/S/F tyre has slight cut on outer wall

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2010 62,366 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2010 62,366 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 May 2009 56,133 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to perish

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 56,133 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to perish

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 51,478 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 10,220 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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EF04 TYW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TYW, 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 TYW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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