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EX04 MDZ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,670 mi
Last recorded77,670 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 MDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 77,670 miles

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

corrosion noted on inner and outer sills

injector seal leaking gases into engine bay, advise investigation/ repair

Pass 20 Jun 2025 76,054 miles

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

corrosion noted on inner sills

Fail 20 Jun 2025 76,054 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/f spring top mount collapsed

corrosion noted on inner sills

o/s/f shocker corroded

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

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 74,103 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount noisy

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 72,163 miles

Off side front top strut mount bearing rough when rotated

Fail 6 Jun 2023 72,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Off side front top strut mount bearing rough when rotated

Pass 15 Jun 2022 70,033 miles

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

slight wear noted in o/s/f steering tie bar

Pass 9 Jun 2021 68,216 miles

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2020 66,800 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2020 66,800 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

reverse lights inop

Pass 6 Jun 2019 63,803 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 60,236 miles

Both front wipers perishing

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

Off side front upper strut bearing tight and notchy

Rear wiper not clearing

Slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2017 56,820 miles

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

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

Off side top shocker bearing is notchy

Fail 19 Jun 2017 56,820 miles

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

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

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

Off side top shocker bearing is notchy

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 52,795 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 52,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 49,062 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 48,830 miles

injector seal?

Pass 2 Apr 2014 46,395 miles

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 19 Feb 2013 45,492 miles

both front shocker top mounts staging slightly

very slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 8 Mar 2012 43,643 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 43,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,912 miles

Engines injector seals leaking gases.

Fail 8 Mar 2011 40,912 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engines injector seals leaking gases.

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 37,880 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 4 Mar 2010 37,880 miles

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

Rear tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 5 Mar 2009 34,483 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 31,001 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 27,537 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 27,537 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 MDZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MDZ, 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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EX04 MDZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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