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SL04 WEA

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

60,892 mi
Last recorded60,892 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 WEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2022 60,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 57,304 miles

Offside Front headlight slight condensation

steering lumpy

Fail 3 Mar 2021 57,300 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour and repeater on wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour and repeater on wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure twisted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlight slight condensation

steering lumpy

Pass 19 Mar 2020 50,264 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 50,256 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 43,473 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 43,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 35,917 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear wiper blade worn at time of test

Fail 15 Mar 2018 35,916 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner arch cover (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear wiper blade worn at time of test

Pass 7 Mar 2017 32,541 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 26,814 miles

brake pipes greased

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 25,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 23,967 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 22,311 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 20,755 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Feb 2010 19,039 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2009 16,710 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 16,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 15,093 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 15,086 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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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SL04 WEA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SL04 WEA, 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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SL04 WEA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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