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SO04 XZL

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,844 mi
Last recorded83,844 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 83,844 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY AND SUSPENSION CORROSION

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Sep 2019 83,829 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

GENERAL UNDERBODY AND SUSPENSION CORROSION

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2018 80,500 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 78,055 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2017 78,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2016 75,967 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 75,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 71,210 miles

centre exhaust section hanger snapped but still adequately supported

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 29 Oct 2014 67,212 miles

engine management light on

Fail 25 Oct 2014 67,189 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Fail 23 Oct 2013 61,592 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 61,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 55,450 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 48,681 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 48,681 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 44,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 44,830 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 27,016 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 21,672 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 16,367 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 XZL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc 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 SO04 XZL, 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 XZL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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