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MT04 TMU

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

99,629 mi
Last recorded99,629 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 TMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 99,629 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Sep 2017 99,600 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Oil leak ()

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

n/s/r tyre dry and cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2016 92,489 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 92,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 83,205 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre is worn to 4mm of tread

oil around under-side of engine/gearbox no leaks detected

Fail 29 Sep 2015 83,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre is worn to 4mm of tread

oil around under-side of engine/gearbox no leaks detected

Pass 5 Feb 2015 80,557 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Nov 2013 74,577 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 20 Nov 2013 74,577 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 13 Aug 2012 68,901 miles

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

rear box deteriorated

Fail 13 Aug 2012 68,901 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear box deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2011 65,037 miles

Battery insecure

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2011 65,022 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 60,422 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 60,422 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 59,097 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2009 59,097 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)

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2008 56,078 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 47,792 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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MT04 TMU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MT04 TMU, 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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What year was MT04 TMU registered?

MT04 TMU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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