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MW04 ADV

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,818 mi
Last recorded67,818 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 ADV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 67,818 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 67,818 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 64,782 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central brake lines corroded around retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroding around repair but not reduced in strength (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 64,731 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Upper coil broken off (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central brake lines corroded around retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroding around repair but not reduced in strength (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 61,938 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 61,938 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 56,782 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 56,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 54,607 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 54,607 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 47,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 47,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 40,240 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 40,240 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 33,722 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 32,513 miles

Exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2016 32,513 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2015 30,179 miles

front discs slightly pitted

rear exhaust outer shield slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2015 30,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front discs slightly pitted

rear exhaust outer shield slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2014 27,718 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

reverse light not working

Pass 29 May 2013 26,248 miles

exhaust back box outer shield deteriorated

front discs slightly pitted on inside face

Fail 1 Jun 2012 24,953 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 24,953 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 23,301 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 23,301 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 21,113 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 17,597 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 17,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2008 15,301 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 12,069 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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MW04 ADV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MW04 ADV, 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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MW04 ADV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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