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MK04 SZV

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,783 mi
Last recorded136,783 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 SZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 136,783 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 134,416 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 134,416 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 130,455 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 126,119 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 125,813 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 113,646 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 109,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 109,421 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 105,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 105,058 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 92,961 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 78,628 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 62,482 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 45,749 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 29,848 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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MK04 SZV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK04 SZV, 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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MK04 SZV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 May 2004.

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