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MC04 AAY

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,905 mi
Last recorded77,905 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 AAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 77,905 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 May 2018 77,825 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 73,104 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jun 2017 73,101 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking flexi pipe into caliber (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn lipped

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

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2017 73,092 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn lipped

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2016 65,675 miles

EXHAUST BACKBOX CASING CORRODED/ LOOSE

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front TYRE OUTER WALL WORN

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 65,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

EXHAUST BACKBOX CASING CORRODED/ LOOSE

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front TYRE OUTER WALL WORN

Pass 14 May 2015 64,657 miles

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

offside front and nearside rear tyre walls worn

service spanner light on

Fail 13 May 2015 64,657 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

offside front and nearside rear tyre walls worn

service spanner light on

Pass 6 May 2014 62,594 miles

n/s/f tyre small outer wall

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

n/s/r tyre slight perishing inner outer edge

Pass 14 May 2013 58,695 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 May 2013 58,680 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2012 52,728 miles

bonnet support missing

engine management light on

Fail 15 May 2012 52,728 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bonnet support missing

engine management light on

exhaust back box deteriorating

Pass 17 May 2011 45,355 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 45,355 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 38,643 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 32,553 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 23,740 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 16,452 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 16,452 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MC04 AAY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MC04 AAY, 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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MC04 AAY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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