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EY04 XVL

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,298 mi
Last recorded90,298 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY04 XVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2014 90,298 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front arch cover insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2013 84,712 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s front wheel arch trim insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2013 84,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front bumper insecure

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s front wheel arch trim insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2012 79,582 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 72,285 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 62,912 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 51,910 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 51,938 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 42,362 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 29,393 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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EY04 XVL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EY04 XVL, 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 EY04 XVL registered?

EY04 XVL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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