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KS04 CXR

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

163,177 mi
Last recorded163,177 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS04 CXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2020 163,177 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

N/S number plate lamp casing missing but light still works

N/S/F brake binding slightly

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

hand brake cable tight

headlamp tarnishing

oil leaks

rear tyres worn and perished

slight imbalance front brake

Pass 6 Aug 2019 154,861 miles

Drivers exterior door handle sticking

Front brake balance

Front brake discs worn/corroding

Interior bonnet release insecure

n/s number plate lamp case missing

Fail 5 Aug 2019 154,857 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake balance

Front brake discs worn/corroding

Interior bonnet release insecure

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

n/s number plate lamp case missing

Pass 30 Aug 2018 146,551 miles

center exhaust heat shield loose

center stop lamp not working

front brake balance

nearside headlamp condensating

nearside number pate lamp lens missing

Fail 29 Aug 2018 146,547 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

center exhaust heat shield loose

center stop lamp not working

front brake balance

nearside headlamp condensating

nearside number pate lamp lens missing

Pass 14 Aug 2017 137,625 miles

Condition of indicator switch

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 137,625 miles

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

Condition of indicator switch

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 128,354 miles

Condition of n/s/r and both front tyres

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake only just met measured requirements

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 118,828 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 117,152 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 113,422 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 113,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

parking brake feels notchy

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2012 107,738 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 107,738 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 98,200 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 97,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

offside headlamp intensity slightly low.

Fail 19 May 2010 80,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s/f tyre slightly damaged on the side wall.

Pass 19 May 2010 80,496 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slightly damaged on the side wall.

Pass 29 May 2009 66,379 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

n/s/f brake slightly binding.

Fail 22 May 2009 66,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

n/s/f brake slightly binding.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 48,893 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 36,837 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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KS04 CXR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KS04 CXR, 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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KS04 CXR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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