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MF04 CEJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,318 mi
Last recorded132,318 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 CEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 132,318 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 124,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

clutch judders

dipstick broken

engine cover loose

exhaust rear box and mounting strap rotten

nearside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside inner cv boot weeping grease past clip

Pass 11 Jan 2012 114,581 miles

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 7 Jan 2011 99,225 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 81,625 miles

bonnet stay clip broken

o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 4 Jan 2010 81,625 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bonnet stay clip broken

o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 23 Dec 2008 65,275 miles

bonnet stay clip broken

damp under o/s of vechicle oil or diesel leak at some time

h/brake notchy in operation

Fail 23 Dec 2008 65,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

bonnet stay clip broken

both front brake discs worn

damp under o/s of vechicle oil or diesel leak at some time

h/brake notchy in operation

unable to see front inner brake pad thickness

Pass 9 Jan 2008 48,554 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 48,554 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 33,953 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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MF04 CEJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MF04 CEJ, 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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MF04 CEJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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