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SO04 MDJ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

123,266 mi
Last recorded123,266 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 MDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 123,266 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 123,123 miles

Emissions not tested radiator leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable play in tie rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 117,555 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly low sound (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2019 108,508 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2019 108,503 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 103,070 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 103,070 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 May 2018 103,039 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 May 2017 98,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/sr flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both front brake discs corroded

n/sf under wing cover insecure

Fail 13 May 2017 98,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/sr flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/sf under wing cover insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/sr flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 May 2016 95,033 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2016 95,033 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 94,965 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 84,239 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 84,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 75,547 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 65,603 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2013 65,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 56,742 miles

Bonnet cable handle broken..

Gear selector stiff to operate..

Nearside front wing damaged..

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

Fail 8 May 2012 56,742 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Bonnet cable handle broken..

Exhaust system corroded..

Gear selector stiff to operate..

Nearside front wing damaged..

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 44,066 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 44,066 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 31,389 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 31,389 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 22,388 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 8,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2008 8,545 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 15,118 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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SO04 MDJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 SO04 MDJ, 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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SO04 MDJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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