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EK04 ZXL

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,025 mi
Last recorded109,025 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 ZXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 109,025 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 103,581 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both side rear tyres cracking and perrished

Fail 30 Aug 2017 103,581 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both side rear tyres cracking and perrished

Pass 6 Sep 2016 98,300 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 98,300 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 92,546 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 86,808 miles

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

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

bothside rear tyre/s outer wall lightly cracking.

nearside front tyre outer shoulder worn thin.

Pass 12 Aug 2013 82,633 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 82,633 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 78,276 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 72,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Mar 2011 72,469 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 63,667 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 63,667 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 56,783 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 48,515 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 48,515 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 37,947 miles

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

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

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)

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 ZXL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ZXL, 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 ZXL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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