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EP04 CJJ

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,464 mi
Last recorded91,464 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 CJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 91,464 miles

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Rear wiper blade

both front top mounts have play

Fail 3 Aug 2021 91,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Rear wiper blade

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 88,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 88,873 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the brake flexi not from (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 83,697 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 83,697 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 75,994 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 75,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2017 68,562 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 12 Aug 2016 61,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 10 Aug 2016 61,473 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' objects on windscreen (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 11 Aug 2015 55,731 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres perishing on sidewalls

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 10 Aug 2015 55,731 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres perishing on sidewalls

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 8 Aug 2014 50,599 miles

rear exhaust box

Pass 9 Aug 2013 44,159 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 38,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear wheel bearings have slight noise

Fail 9 Aug 2012 38,478 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear wheel bearings have slight noise

Pass 9 Aug 2011 31,219 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

centre rear brake light

Fail 9 Aug 2011 31,219 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

centre rear brake light

Pass 9 Aug 2010 22,839 miles

centre rear brake light

off side rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 9 Aug 2010 22,822 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre rear brake light

off side rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 3 Aug 2009 10,069 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 2,810 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 2,341 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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EP04 CJJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EP04 CJJ, 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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EP04 CJJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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