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MA04 XWZ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,076 mi
Last recorded141,076 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 XWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2020 141,076 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 137,711 miles

n/s and o/s rear chassis legs corroded

Fail 30 May 2019 137,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s and o/s rear chassis legs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracked/deteriorated at outer sidewall

Pass 30 May 2018 134,376 miles

both front brake disc's corroded

engine leak

high level brake light inop

play in o/s/f drop link

Fail 19 May 2018 134,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both front brake disc's corroded

engine leak

high level brake light inop

play in o/s/f drop link

Pass 31 May 2017 130,964 miles

centre brake light inop

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f headlamp lens deteriorated, blurring dipped beam image

rear indicators discoloured

Pass 6 May 2016 126,481 miles

Middle and rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2016 126,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Middle and rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 124,314 miles

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 19 May 2015 124,314 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 27 May 2014 121,290 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 115,562 miles

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 115,562 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 106,381 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 92,966 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 80,566 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear axle bushes getting worn

Pass 14 May 2009 66,507 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 66,507 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2008 57,750 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 47,654 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 XWZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XWZ, 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 XWZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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