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MA04 SZU

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,864 mi
Last recorded63,864 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 SZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 63,864 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 63,859 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 56,795 miles

Centre exhaust rubber deteriorated

Exhaust system deteriorated

High level brake light inoperative

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front tyre approaching wear indicators

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 56,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (4.1.D.1f)

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

Centre exhaust rubber deteriorated

Exhaust system deteriorated

High level brake light inoperative

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front tyre approaching wear indicators

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 55,755 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2017 55,667 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2016 51,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system slightly tight intermitent (2.2.D.1)

engine sump corroded & leaking

play in steering rack inner joint nearside front

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2016 51,190 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system slightly tight intermitent (2.2.D.1)

engine sump corroded & leaking

play in steering rack inner joint nearside front

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 46,204 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 46,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 42,065 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 38,100 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 33,672 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Fail 22 Mar 2012 33,672 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 25 Feb 2011 29,620 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 15 Mar 2010 25,550 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 21,922 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 14,487 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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MA04 SZU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MA04 SZU, 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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MA04 SZU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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