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EX04 MGU

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,221 mi
Last recorded118,221 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 MGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 118,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside outer sill has slight corrosion under paint

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill has slight corrosion under paint

Fail 2 Oct 2023 118,221 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside outer sill has slight corrosion under paint

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill has slight corrosion under paint

Pass 14 Mar 2022 111,498 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all four tyres are worn on the inner edges

Fail 8 Mar 2022 111,414 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all four tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2021 107,617 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 100,295 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 88,234 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 73,501 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 63,002 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Feb 2017 62,997 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 58,827 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 54,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2014 50,322 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 46,831 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 43,287 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 39,695 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 35,026 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 29,019 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 22,978 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 18,231 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 18,231 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 MGU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MGU, 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 MGU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2004.

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