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MKZ 9617

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,237 mi
Last recorded84,237 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKZ 9617
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 84,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2018 76,772 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 76,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 64,363 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Glass Cracked. (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 64,363 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Glass Cracked. (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 51,231 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 51,231 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 51,203 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

slight play in inner track rods

Pass 3 Dec 2014 49,163 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2013 45,147 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 43,712 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2012 43,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 40,558 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 40,555 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 38,174 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 38,174 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2 rear tyres perihed

Pass 9 Jan 2009 32,377 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 32,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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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MKZ 9617 is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 MKZ 9617, 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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MKZ 9617 is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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