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KO04 XEW

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,946 mi
Last recorded70,946 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 XEW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 70,946 miles

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)

dip stick broken

not able to see front pads

Fail 10 Jan 2018 70,946 miles

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

dip stick broken

not able to see front pads

Pass 10 Jan 2017 54,508 miles

front discs and pads appear to be lipped and worn(unable to fully see pads).

Fail 10 Jan 2017 54,508 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

front discs and pads appear to be lipped and worn(unable to fully see pads).

Pass 13 Jan 2016 42,233 miles

Rear exhaust

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system corroded and weak in places

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2015 38,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system corroded and weak in places

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2014 32,829 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 28,208 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 22,782 miles

wheel trims fitted to all roadwheels

Pass 13 Jul 2011 22,436 miles

Handbrake operation feels graunchy.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 22,436 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 21,139 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 20,954 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 17,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Sep 2009 17,830 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2008 14,008 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 11,002 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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KO04 XEW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KO04 XEW, 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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KO04 XEW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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