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EX04 MHL

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

62,757 mi
Last recorded62,757 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 MHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 62,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 60,210 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 55,868 miles

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

Offside number plate lamp lens missing

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

Water in offside headlamp

Fail 16 Jul 2019 55,868 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside number plate lamp lens missing

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

Water in offside headlamp

Pass 12 Jul 2018 49,310 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking Brake Efficiency 18% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 49,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside & Offside Front Tyre's worn inner edges

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking Brake Efficiency 18% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Rusted

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 42,890 miles

Park Brake Efficiency 19%

Rear Exhaust Rusted Slight Leak

Fail 14 Jul 2017 42,889 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front/Offside Front Tyres worn inside edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Park Brake Efficiency 19%

Rear Exhaust Rusted Slight Leak

Pass 18 Jul 2016 30,602 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 30,602 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 17,807 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 14,486 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 14,470 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 12,912 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 12,912 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 5 Mar 2012 10,067 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 9,207 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 9,061 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high level brake light unit insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2010 9,061 miles

high level brake light unit insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2009 8,478 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 6,704 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 5,078 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 MHL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MHL, 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 MHL registered?

EX04 MHL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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