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SE04 WAJ

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,240 mi
Last recorded102,240 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 WAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 102,240 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 99,758 miles

Central Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre is perished

Fail 18 Jul 2019 99,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre is perished

Pass 19 Jul 2018 94,269 miles

Both front wheels binding slightly

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 87,355 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 87,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 81,642 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 81,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 74,845 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OSF TYRE WEARING THIN ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 70,049 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brakes partially binding

both front tyres perished

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

rear exhaust support strap excessively corroded but system adequately supported

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2014 70,049 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brakes partially binding

both front tyres perished

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

rear exhaust support strap excessively corroded but system adequately supported

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2013 65,492 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 59,928 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2012 59,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2011 54,890 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front indicator is starting to show white light

Pass 13 Jul 2010 48,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front discs corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2010 48,907 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front discs corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2009 43,974 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 43,974 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 35,038 miles

excessive travel in hand brake

front brakes are binding

n/s rear tyre is worn on outside edge of tread

Fail 2 Jul 2008 35,038 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

excessive travel in hand brake

front brakes are binding

n/s rear tyre is worn on outside edge of tread

Pass 23 Jul 2007 24,435 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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SE04 WAJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 WAJ, 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 WAJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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