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SE04 AWG

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,934 mi
Last recorded92,934 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 AWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 92,934 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 84,462 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 84,300 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 77,323 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 77,129 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrt sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 71,201 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 68,816 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 64,023 miles

**ENGINE HAS A LEAK OF GAS/NOISE**

**NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER SIDEWALL HAS SMALL DEGREE OF DAMAGE/RUBBING**

**rear suspension bump stop missing**

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2012 64,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise o/s/f coil spring

brake fluid and oil levels low!

emissions high

fumes under bonnet,possible injector seal fault

o/s/f headlight aim not tested

rear wiper u/s

reverse light inop

Pass 14 Jul 2011 56,863 miles

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

possible injector seal blowing

reverse light off

wipers smeering slightly

Fail 13 Jul 2011 56,862 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

possible injector seal blowing

reverse light off

wipers smeering slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2010 53,693 miles

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

cat heat shield rattling

chuffing noise on engine tick over

n/s/r bump stop missing

reverse lamps inop

wipers all split

Fail 20 Jul 2010 53,693 miles

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

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

cat heat shield rattling

chuffing noise on engine tick over

n/s/r bump stop missing

reverse lamps inop

wipers all split

Pass 24 Jul 2009 49,568 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 49,568 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 44,968 miles

engine under tray insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2007 40,295 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 39,422 miles

both wiper blades torn at ends but still clearing screen

Fail 24 Apr 2007 37,665 miles

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

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

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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SE04 AWG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SE04 AWG, 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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SE04 AWG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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