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ET04 MZD

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,639 mi
Last recorded117,639 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 MZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 117,639 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 117,637 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 109,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 105,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 105,158 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 95,679 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 95,679 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 86,383 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 86,383 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 82,506 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 82,506 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 82,506 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 70,548 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 70,548 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front exhaust heat shield insecure.

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 57,565 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 44,939 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 44,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 33,878 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres deteriating

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

rear exhaust caseing rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2014 27,151 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake may need attention

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

rear seat belts fouling dog gaurd

rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 8 Jul 2013 22,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 22,846 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 20,195 miles

rear exhaust box rusty but not blowing

Pass 11 Jul 2011 17,192 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 13,090 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 13,090 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 9,071 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 6,398 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 5,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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ET04 MZD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ET04 MZD, 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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ET04 MZD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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