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SO04 AXW

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,821 mi
Last recorded98,821 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 AXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 98,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 96,834 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 93,820 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 90,076 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 85,163 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 80,483 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 76,123 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

Fail 5 Oct 2015 76,123 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 29 Oct 2014 72,004 miles

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 29 Oct 2014 72,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 10 Oct 2013 66,047 miles

both front headlamps have water in them

Fail 10 Oct 2013 66,047 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front headlamps have water in them

Pass 17 Nov 2012 62,253 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 62,253 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 53,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre worn off inner shoulder, advise change.

offside front tyre worn off inner shoulder, advise change

Fail 7 Oct 2011 53,992 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre worn off inner shoulder, advise change.

offside front tyre worn off inner shoulder, advise change

Pass 4 Oct 2010 48,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Oct 2010 48,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jun 2009 38,008 miles

nearside front steering arm has freeplay advise change

Pass 30 May 2008 34,301 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 30 May 2008 34,301 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 11 May 2007 29,316 miles

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)

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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SO04 AXW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SO04 AXW, 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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What year was SO04 AXW registered?

SO04 AXW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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