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EX04 UPY

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

122,749 mi
Last recorded122,749 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 122,749 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 122,749 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 118,773 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 118,698 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located fitted upside down (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 112,641 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jul 2014 107,023 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2014 107,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 97,083 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 96,754 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 81,878 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 81,625 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 66,662 miles

Exhaust smoke quite dense, see print out.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 59,973 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 59,972 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 53,775 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 53,775 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 46,644 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 37,653 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 6 Jun 2007 37,653 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre 2mm

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 UPY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UPY, 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 UPY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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