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EF04 UKV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

31,739 mi
Last recorded31,739 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 UKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 31,739 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 31,739 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 29,791 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 29,344 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 28,155 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 26,935 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 26,935 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2020 25,772 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 24,506 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 23,290 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 23,290 miles

Central Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2017 21,848 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 20,225 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 18,404 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 16,670 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 14,890 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 13,142 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 11,138 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 9,588 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 7,774 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 5,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2008 5,584 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 3,395 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 UKV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EF04 UKV, 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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What year was EF04 UKV registered?

EF04 UKV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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