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EX04 MHU

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,200 mi
Last recorded87,200 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 MHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 87,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 87,200 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central box (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 87,200 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central box (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 78,658 miles

Nearside sill slight corrosion

oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 78,658 miles

Nearside sill slight corrosion

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 70,047 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge, n/sr tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 15 Apr 2014 62,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s headlamp condensated

Fail 15 Apr 2014 62,996 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s headlamp condensated

Pass 30 Apr 2013 56,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

o/s headlamp condensated

Fail 30 Apr 2013 56,848 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

o/s headlamp condensated

Pass 18 Apr 2012 48,918 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2012 48,918 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2011 41,039 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 41,034 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 32,547 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,721 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 25,973 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 19,389 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 MHU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MHU, 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 MHU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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