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EK04 ZXC

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,885 mi
Last recorded168,885 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 ZXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2021 168,885 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak on osr wheel cylinder (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced fogged up (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced fogged up (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid wheel cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box hanger bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both starting to corrode (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 162,322 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 151,754 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 141,203 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 141,203 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 129,952 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 119,288 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 107,519 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 92,357 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 92,357 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 80,492 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 75,000 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 75,000 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 68,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 68,190 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 59,831 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 48,894 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 41,276 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 32,555 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 32,555 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 ZXC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel 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 ZXC, 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 ZXC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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