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J111 RAR

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

29,173 mi
Last recorded29,173 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 RAR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 29,173 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arms have worn bushes . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear road springs corroded . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 29,173 miles

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

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

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arms have worn bushes . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear road springs corroded . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 28,933 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 28,317 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 27,559 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 26,242 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 24,405 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 22,709 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs pitted

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 18,884 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread grooves

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2014 18,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread grooves

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2013 16,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2012 12,724 miles

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

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Mar 2012 12,724 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Mar 2011 10,688 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 9,592 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 19,350 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 5,488 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 3,790 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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J111 RAR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 J111 RAR, 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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J111 RAR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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