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MB04 JXC

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

49,739 mi
Last recorded49,739 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 JXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 49,739 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Middle hanger missing on exhaust but exhaust secure

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 49,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall split 185/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Middle hanger missing on exhaust but exhaust secure

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 48,763 miles

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

Offside Front tyre side wall perished

Fail 23 Sep 2016 48,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front tyre side wall perished

Pass 24 Sep 2015 47,249 miles

battery insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2014 43,993 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 11,285 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 38,289 miles

Both rear tyres have several cracks but no cords visible

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 38,285 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres have several cracks but no cords visible

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 35,337 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 32,046 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 32,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 28,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 28,966 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 23,522 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 18,677 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 14,355 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 JXC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JXC, 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 JXC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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