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MB04 ETU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,495 mi
Last recorded112,495 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 ETU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 112,495 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 108,317 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 104,429 miles

rear exhaust box and support corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 95,722 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 88,367 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box rusty

small damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 27 Feb 2014 88,367 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box rusty

small damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 7 Feb 2013 80,181 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 24 Feb 2012 68,231 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 67,709 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 55,759 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension Bump Stop Missing

Pass 23 Feb 2011 55,759 miles

Offside Rear Suspension Bump Stop Missing

Fail 1 Mar 2010 45,487 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,487 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,926 miles

Front & Rear Number Plates Delaminated

Front & Rear Number Plates Deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2009 37,926 miles

Front & Rear Number Plates Delaminated

Front & Rear Number Plates Deteriorated

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 28,257 miles

Front & Rear Number Plates Delaminating & Deteriorated

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 28,257 miles

Front & Rear Number Plates Delaminating & Deteriorated

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 19,954 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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MB04 ETU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MB04 ETU, 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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MB04 ETU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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