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MA04 XYE

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,913 mi
Last recorded113,913 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 XYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 113,913 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 109,986 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2017 106,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 100,092 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 94,907 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 88,645 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 81,517 miles

Exhaust outer sheil seperating on the tail silencer.

N/S headlamp image is starting to be effected by moisture ingress.

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Slight knocking noisefrom anti roll bars on rough surface. Links felt good so I suspect D clamp rubbers.

The engine has a heavy oil leak from the head gasket joint, in addition the vehicle is saying itis 8000 miles overdue for a service. Watch oil level.

This vehicle has not been fitted with the coil spring protection devices found on most PSA vehicles. Citroen should be contacted to see if this vehicle is covered by the campaign for these covers.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 81,517 miles

Exhaust outer sheil seperating on the tail silencer.

N/S headlamp image is starting to be effected by moisture ingress.

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

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

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

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

Slight knocking noisefrom anti roll bars on rough surface. Links felt good so I suspect D clamp rubbers.

The engine has a heavy oil leak from the head gasket joint, in addition the vehicle is saying itis 8000 miles overdue for a service. Watch oil level.

This vehicle has not been fitted with the coil spring protection devices found on most PSA vehicles. Citroen should be contacted to see if this vehicle is covered by the campaign for these covers.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 72,309 miles

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2011 68,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 68,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 62,826 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 62,826 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 45,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

handbrake cable slightly stiff

Pass 20 Aug 2008 45,250 miles

handbrake cable slightly stiff

Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,065 miles

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

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

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 XYE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA04 XYE, 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 XYE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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