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EK04 ZYV

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,967 mi
Last recorded86,967 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 ZYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 86,967 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front brake has slight binding

Fail 19 Oct 2018 86,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front brake has slight binding

Pass 16 Oct 2017 84,656 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Exhaust Box Poor

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 84,656 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Exhaust Box Poor

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 80,364 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2016 80,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 73,032 miles

rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 68,449 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 58,884 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 48,893 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 45,202 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 45,202 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 41,823 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn severly on inner and outer areas of tread, advise replacement and rectification of alignment A.S.A.P, very close to cords

reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 23 Jul 2010 41,823 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn severly on inner and outer areas of tread, advise replacement and rectification of alignment A.S.A.P, very close to cords

reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 4 Jul 2009 37,908 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 37,908 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,567 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 32,536 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 25,944 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 25,944 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 24,430 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ZYV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZYV, 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 ZYV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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