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SO04 WCM

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

108,298 mi
Last recorded108,298 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 WCM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 108,298 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 102,239 miles

Brake rod worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 102,239 miles

Brake rod worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 97,851 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 97,838 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 96,707 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 96,707 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 82,181 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 73,755 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 73,751 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 68,725 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 68,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 68,615 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All four brake discs corroded and worn.

Nail in n/s/r tyre.

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 63,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f brake binding

wiper blades torn on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2007 57,041 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 57,040 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front side lights appear to look dimmer

brake fluid level looks low

offside front wiper blade minor wear on edge

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 WCM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WCM, 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 WCM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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