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EF04 TZB

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,525 mi
Last recorded151,525 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 TZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 151,525 miles

play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 1 Apr 2015 151,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 4 Apr 2014 143,342 miles

headlamps damp inside

nearside front anti roll bar link gater split

sump corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 139,103 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 139,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 29 May 2013 139,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 127,349 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 127,349 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 110,410 miles

N/S Headlamp lens dull

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Small split in end of N/S wiper blade.

Pass 26 Jun 2010 95,992 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 77,597 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 60,979 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 60,978 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 44,555 miles

both front tyres v/low tread depth,rear tyres worn to 2.5mm,front pads lowish,front discs worn.

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 TZB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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