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RO04 DXP

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,130 mi
Last recorded141,130 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 DXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2019 141,130 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to the headlamp lenses heavily deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg, next to the rear silencer, and is within 30cm of suspension componets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor oil leak around the gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet stay missing

Pass 27 Mar 2018 140,397 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 137,822 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 135,860 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 133,098 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 126,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak & sump corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 126,765 miles

Oil leak & sump corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2013 118,999 miles

slight movment in n/s top suspension mount

Pass 30 Mar 2012 112,300 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 112,146 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 101,249 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 101,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 85,295 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 69,893 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 53,932 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 39,894 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 39,894 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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RO04 DXP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RO04 DXP, 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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RO04 DXP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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