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EX04 URW

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,291 mi
Last recorded85,291 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 URW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 85,291 miles

rear number plate incomplete

water in o/s headlamp

Pass 29 Oct 2021 83,798 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 83,793 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2020 82,369 miles

centre exhaust section corroded

rear number plate in poor condition but secure & legible

Pass 24 Oct 2019 81,136 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 18 Oct 2019 81,083 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 29 Oct 2018 77,784 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 72,159 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 59,505 miles

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

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 5 Nov 2015 53,304 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 47,696 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2014 47,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2013 38,578 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2013 38,578 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,288 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Offside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2012 33,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both rear tyres deteriorated

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

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

Offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2011 27,418 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 21,444 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 21,444 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 16,112 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 11,716 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 7,907 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 URW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 URW, 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 URW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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