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RA04 XFM

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

188,093 mi
Last recorded188,093 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 XFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 188,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 167,847 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 146,752 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 132,909 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 132,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 118,096 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 118,095 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 99,734 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 82,193 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 64,689 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 64,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 55,340 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 55,340 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 51,394 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 47,198 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 41,398 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 37,399 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 32,636 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 27,375 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 21,851 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 16,488 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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RA04 XFM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RA04 XFM, 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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RA04 XFM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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