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EK04 WVA

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,834 mi
Last recorded133,834 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 WVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 133,834 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 130,660 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

reverse light not working

Fail 24 Nov 2023 130,659 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

reverse light not working

Pass 26 Nov 2022 129,099 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened upper shock mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 129,099 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened upper shock mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 125,194 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

reverse light not working

Fail 10 Nov 2021 125,194 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

reverse light not working

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 120,734 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 120,734 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure refitted mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 112,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to tread 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 108,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 100,604 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 101,898 miles

condensation in n/s headlamp

knock from steering

Fail 10 Mar 2015 97,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust box rusted

knock from steering

Pass 10 Mar 2015 97,578 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust box rusted

knock from steering

Pass 14 Mar 2014 92,862 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

screen starting to delaminating

slight damage to nearside rear wheel arch

Fail 14 Mar 2014 92,862 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

screen starting to delaminating

slight damage to nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 19 Mar 2013 85,849 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

knock from steering when rocked

Fail 19 Mar 2013 85,849 miles

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

knock from steering when rocked

Fail 6 Mar 2012 77,079 miles

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

drag noted on both rear wheels advise attension

left hand rear bump stop missing

rack and pinnion noisy

rear brake pads worn low advise attension

rear silencer corroded

rear silencer support strap corroded

right hand rear road spring corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 77,079 miles

drag noted on both rear wheels advise attension

left hand rear bump stop missing

rack and pinnion noisy

rear brake pads worn low advise attension

rear silencer corroded

rear silencer support strap corroded

right hand rear road spring corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2011 67,897 miles

both front wiper blades split to ends.

n/side rear tyre has screw in outer tread, wont repair where it is.

rear silencer very rusty.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 61,169 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 61,169 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 52,427 miles

Both front wiper blade rubbers split.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 42,716 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 30,331 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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EK04 WVA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 EK04 WVA, 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 WVA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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