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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box has a hole (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both struts lazy (5.3.2 (d))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Foot and handbrake grabbing
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both undersills and surrounding areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear damaged (0.1 (b))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both struts lazy (5.3.2 (d))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Foot and handbrake grabbing
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb insecure (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both undersills and surrounding areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear damaged (0.1 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
N/S/R + O/S/R sill has surface corrosion to plated repair
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Brake cable damaged but not to excess cables stiff (1.1.15 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Holes drilled in centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Cv joint worn (clicking)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear bump stops missing
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Holes drilled in centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Cv joint worn (clicking)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear bump stops missing
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both and O S F side repeater. (4.4.3 (a))
Spare tyre defective ()
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Outer sill has been poorly repaired.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both and O S F side repeater. (4.4.3 (a))
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Front Brake hose insecure
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear wiper blade worn
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine oil low
rear wiper blade worn
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear exhaust deteriorated
Rear windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear exhaust deteriorated
Rear windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear exhaust deteriorated
rear windscreen wiper blade does not clear the windscreen effectively
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear exhaust deteriorated
rear windscreen wiper blade does not clear the windscreen effectively
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear wiper blade does not clear the windscreen effectively
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear wiper blade does not clear the windscreen effectively
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
small surface cracks in o/s/r tyre sidewall
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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EO04 ZWX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 EO04 ZWX, 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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EO04 ZWX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2004.
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