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EJ04 ZRD

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,878 mi
Last recorded123,878 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 ZRD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 123,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and low on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from sump area ()

exhaust centre pipe and back box detorated

Pass 2 Nov 2015 117,708 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak around sump area

Pass 17 Nov 2014 109,214 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 109,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 100,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 100,757 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 31 Jul 2012 91,993 miles

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

exhaust rear box suport strap corroded

n/s/r tyre bulge

Pass 3 Aug 2011 78,888 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 78,888 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 64,300 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 64,217 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 51,113 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 36,443 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 23 May 2007 21,134 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EJ04 ZRD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJ04 ZRD, 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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EJ04 ZRD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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