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KA04 XAP

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,419 mi
Last recorded92,419 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA04 XAP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 92,419 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 29 May 2019 92,419 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 84,077 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing low and perishing

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 21 Nov 2017 84,077 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre wearing low and perishing

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 20 Sep 2016 78,138 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread perishing

slight play in front inner tie rods

Fail 7 Sep 2016 78,009 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre has excessive cracking to tread

Pass 28 Sep 2015 72,843 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

engine covered

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 69,305 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 69,297 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front brake binding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 63,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 57,290 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 57,248 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 51,612 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 51,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 43,753 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 43,727 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 37,979 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear tyre outer walls in poor condition.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 31,982 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 31,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 25,229 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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KA04 XAP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KA04 XAP, 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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KA04 XAP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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