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MC04 XYP

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,868 mi
Last recorded57,868 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 57,868 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 55,633 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 55,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 53,638 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 53,626 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 53,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 53,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 47,286 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 47,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 38,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 28,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 21,190 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 13,246 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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MC04 XYP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XYP, 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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What year was MC04 XYP registered?

MC04 XYP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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