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ML04 MWF

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,831 mi
Last recorded108,831 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 MWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 May 2018 108,831 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle & rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 108,827 miles

Emissions not tested backbox blowing (7.3.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken bearing collapsed as well (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 104,978 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 6 Dec 2016 104,749 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 Dec 2015 96,364 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 96,364 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working nearside and offside (1.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced offside down (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Nov 2014 87,175 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 87,175 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 79,046 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 75,781 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 75,781 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 65,565 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 57,898 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 57,898 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 49,172 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 41,378 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,390 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 3 Apr 2007 22,105 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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ML04 MWF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ML04 MWF, 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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ML04 MWF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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