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EX04 MDV

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,919 mi
Last recorded118,919 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 MDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 118,919 miles

Rear both tyres 2mm

Fail 17 Nov 2015 118,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear both tyres 2mm

Pass 27 Nov 2014 111,691 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2014 111,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 101,458 miles

All brake discs apear slightly worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2013 101,458 miles

All brake discs apear slightly worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 78,287 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

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

Front brake pads apear half worn

Rear exhaust box corroded

Slight play in both steering rack side arms

Water ingress in near side front head lamp unit, not afecting beam patern

Fail 29 Nov 2012 78,287 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

All brake discs slightly worn

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

Front brake pads apear half worn

Rear exhaust box corroded

Slight play in both steering rack side arms

Water ingress in near side front head lamp unit, not afecting beam patern

Fail 6 Dec 2011 54,940 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 54,940 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 50,684 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 50,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 45,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate starting to delaminate at top edge

Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,357 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate at top edge

Pass 31 Mar 2009 34,717 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 24,098 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 24,098 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 15,848 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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EX04 MDV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EX04 MDV, 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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What year was EX04 MDV registered?

EX04 MDV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is EX04 MDV safe to buy?

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