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KA04 SXM

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,356 mi
Last recorded153,356 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA04 SXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 153,356 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s badly corroed (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lamp lens broken (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 153,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working n/s & o/s (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' mirror danglers (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' sticker (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s badly corroed (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lamp lens broken (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 152,739 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 152,739 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silenser (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 148,311 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 21 May 2014 148,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 1 Jul 2013 144,951 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 144,951 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 123,396 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 106,714 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 106,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 37,900 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 64,916 miles

sticky residue to nearside rear brake hose

Fail 9 Mar 2009 64,705 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

sticky residue to nearside rear brake hose

Pass 16 Jul 2007 36,092 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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KA04 SXM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KA04 SXM, 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 KA04 SXM registered?

KA04 SXM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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