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EK04 WUV

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,164 mi
Last recorded92,164 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 WUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 92,164 miles

all 4 tyres close to legal limit

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box rusting

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 92,163 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing one from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust outer skin rusting

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 88,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 85,816 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 85,816 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2017 81,017 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 77,668 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2015 72,313 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 72,313 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 63,276 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 63,276 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 55,173 miles

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

front pads next service;

Pass 10 Apr 2013 55,173 miles

front pads next service;

Pass 10 Apr 2012 42,234 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 33,111 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 27,856 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 21,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r seat belt not fully tested, child seat fitted.

Pass 25 Mar 2008 16,048 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 12,091 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 12,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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EK04 WUV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EK04 WUV, 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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EK04 WUV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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