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EX04 USE

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,684 mi
Last recorded103,684 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 103,684 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2017 93,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has nail in shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 93,210 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has nail in shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 83,678 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 83,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 76,028 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 76,028 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 74,890 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 73,321 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 71,003 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear box has corroded outer skin

Pass 8 Jul 2011 61,930 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 57,523 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

front disc's are corroding

Pass 23 Oct 2009 49,003 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 45,253 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 43,360 miles

N/S Rear tyre starting to misshape

N/S rear tyre sidewall starting to deteriate

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

O/S front tyre sidewall starting to deteriate

O/S rear tyre sidewall starting to deteriate

Undershields resisting access

Pass 6 Feb 2008 42,095 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 30,452 miles

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

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

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 USE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 USE, 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 USE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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