MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,293 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced BODY SILL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
WELDED REPAIRS COVERED IN THICK UNDER SEAL
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened BODY SILL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened BODY SILL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced BODY SILL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear off side hose (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear off side hose (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear off side hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear off side hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/r tyre has cracks but not to ply
n/s/r tyre has cracks but not to ply
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both rear tyres have cracks but not to ply
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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MA04 TBU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 TBU, 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 TBU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2004.
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