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MJ04 ZPZ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,136 mi
Last recorded57,136 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 ZPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 57,136 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 57,119 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 55,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 55,935 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 53,194 miles

handbrake "graunchy" in operation.

lower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Fail 7 Nov 2019 53,194 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

handbrake "graunchy" in operation.

lower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/f. door check strap insecure.

Pass 15 Nov 2018 49,660 miles

handbrake "graunchy" when operated.

n/s/f. door check strap insecure.

Fail 14 Nov 2018 49,660 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

handbrake "graunchy" when operated.

n/s/f. door check strap insecure.

Pass 8 Nov 2017 45,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 45,750 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 37,183 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 37,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 34,476 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 34,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 30,968 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 28,220 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 28,220 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 23,866 miles

nearside front tyre cracked

Fail 6 Jun 2012 23,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2011 19,125 miles

rear tyres cracked

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2010 15,891 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 11,523 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 10,154 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 7,328 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 ZPZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MJ04 ZPZ, 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 ZPZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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