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KE04 EJS

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

51,774 mi
Last recorded51,774 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 EJS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 51,774 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 51,021 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2023 51,021 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2022 49,609 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2022 49,609 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2021 48,839 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2020 48,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2020 48,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2019 47,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box deteriorated

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2019 47,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box deteriorated

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2018 46,016 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear Silencer corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2018 46,016 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge 185/60/15

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 44,536 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread 185/60/15

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge 185/60/15

Pass 14 Jul 2016 42,937 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 41,629 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2015 41,629 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

engine management light on

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 40,211 miles

engine management light on

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2013 38,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

eml on

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 31 Jul 2012 37,057 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2012 37,057 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2011 34,602 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2011 34,602 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2010 30,387 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 25,264 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 14,708 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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KE04 EJS is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KE04 EJS, 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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KE04 EJS is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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