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MJ04 EJF

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,839 mi
Last recorded96,839 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 EJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 96,839 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 87,593 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 87,593 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 83,592 miles

Both rear suspension arm bushes perished

Child seat fitted

Exhaust system slight leak of gases

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge (bold)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked /perished in tread groove

Rear registration plate deterioated

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2016 83,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right Internal headlamp fault (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right Internal headlamp fault (1.8)

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

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner splash trim (4.1.D.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat

Curb wear and damage to nearside front tyre inside and outside tyre wall

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside of tread

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inside of tread

Offside rear tyre badly perishing and cracking on wall and tread

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm at points

Rear arm bush rubbers perishing and cracking

Rear number plate text faded

Slight corrosion to rear chassis, front sub frame and metal brake pipes

Slight exhaust blow from connection to rear silencer

Pass 11 Aug 2015 75,981 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 75,980 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 74,057 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 74,057 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 73,132 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 73,132 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 4 Aug 2012 66,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2011 60,210 miles

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

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)

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

near side front head lamp frosted

near side front tyre has a van tyre fitted but same size

off side front inner wheel arch insecure

off side rear undertray insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2010 53,300 miles

front b rake discs starting to corrode

o/s front tyre getting low on tread

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2009 47,321 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 43,088 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 25,210 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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MJ04 EJF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MJ04 EJF, 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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MJ04 EJF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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