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IJZ 2160

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,227 mi
Last recorded149,227 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIJZ 2160
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 149,227 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 149,162 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 138,267 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 138,183 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 128,687 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 121,880 miles

Nearside Front splash guard missing

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 121,876 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour NSF x2 OSF x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front splash guard missing

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 116,651 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 114,949 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 111,476 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 107,352 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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IJZ 2160 is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 IJZ 2160, 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 IJZ 2160 registered?

IJZ 2160 is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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