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CE04 SXB

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,922 mi
Last recorded85,922 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 SXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 85,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 85,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 81,733 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 81,596 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 76,422 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 72,126 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 64,134 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 64,134 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 54,505 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 54,505 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

ADVISE! Both rear passenger doors not open from the inside as they are stuck on the child locks.....

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 54,262 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 53,407 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 53,407 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 48,753 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 48,753 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 43,996 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 39,077 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Mar 2007 37,100 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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CE04 SXB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CE04 SXB, 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 CE04 SXB registered?

CE04 SXB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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