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OE04 XAH

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,847 mi
Last recorded99,847 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 XAH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 99,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 99,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle full lock (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 97,690 miles

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

centre exhaust box damaged and rear silencer slightly corroded

drivers door check strap broken

o/s/f headlamp lense slightly faded

Fail 4 Sep 2020 97,667 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

centre exhaust box damaged and rear silencer slightly corroded

drivers door check strap broken

o/s/f headlamp lense slightly faded

Pass 17 May 2019 94,540 miles

rear exhaust deterioated

Fail 16 May 2019 94,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust deterioated

Fail 30 Apr 2019 94,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 May 2018 88,724 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 82,174 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slight wear

Fail 21 Apr 2017 82,174 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slight wear

Pass 23 Apr 2016 75,223 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 68,070 miles

nearside rear tyre stepping

Fail 24 Apr 2015 68,070 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre stepping

Pass 2 May 2014 61,208 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 53,691 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2013 53,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2012 45,067 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 45,067 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 35,828 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 29,666 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 25,747 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 Apr 2008 23,190 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 23,190 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 19,626 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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OE04 XAH 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 OE04 XAH, 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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OE04 XAH is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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