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MV04 XDZ

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,752 mi
Last recorded95,752 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 XDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 95,752 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 95,752 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine overheating on prolonged idle

Pass 25 Jul 2013 97,773 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 87,773 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 80,789 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 71,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osf and nsf steering rack arms have minor movement

osf door mirror has a minor crack

osf tyre has a nail

Fail 15 Jun 2011 71,053 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osf and nsf steering rack arms have minor movement

osf door mirror has a minor crack

osf tyre has a nail

Pass 16 Jun 2010 61,119 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

passenger side door mirror missing

Pass 18 Jun 2009 50,541 miles

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

near side front mirror missing

Fail 15 Jun 2009 50,541 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

near side front mirror missing

Pass 19 Jun 2008 39,783 miles

n/s/f mirror missing

Fail 12 Jun 2008 39,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

n/s/f mirror missing

Pass 19 Mar 2007 25,318 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 25,315 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag light staying on

n/s door mirror missing

o/s wiper blade split

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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MV04 XDZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MV04 XDZ, 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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MV04 XDZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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