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ML04 TCU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,103 mi
Last recorded97,103 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 TCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 97,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 97,102 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 95,871 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/e tyre 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

advise exhaust corroded.

advise inner + outter sills starting to rust + corrode.

Fail 22 Sep 2020 95,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/e tyre 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

advise exhaust corroded.

advise inner + outter sills starting to rust + corrode.

Pass 3 Aug 2019 91,065 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 91,064 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 84,329 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 78,505 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 78,505 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 72,638 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 66,015 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jul 2014 61,652 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear axle bushes cracking

both rear suspension bump stops missing

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

offside front tyre slightly cracking

rear wiper blade split

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 23 Jul 2014 61,652 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear axle bushes cracking

both rear suspension bump stops missing

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

offside front tyre slightly cracking

rear wiper blade split

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 23 Jul 2013 58,107 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper blade split

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 22 Jul 2013 58,105 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and sidewall cracking

rear wiper blade split

slight oil leak on engine

tyre size 165 70 14 81 H

Pass 12 Jul 2012 53,216 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre slightly cracking

rear wiper blade split

water in nearside front headlamp

Fail 12 Jul 2012 53,216 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre slightly cracking

rear wiper blade split

water in nearside front headlamp

Pass 7 Jul 2011 48,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 44,262 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 44,262 miles

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

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

radiator slight leak on bottom pipe

tyre size 165 70 14 T

Pass 8 Jul 2009 41,682 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread cracking slightly and nail in tread

offside rear tyre tread cracking slightly

tyre size: 165/70R14H

Fail 6 Jul 2009 41,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

coolant radiator leaking

nearside rear tyre tread cracking slightly and nail in tread

offside rear tyre tread cracking slightly

tyre size: 165/70R14H

Pass 29 Jul 2008 38,910 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 27,085 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 TCU 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 ML04 TCU, 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 TCU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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