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MT04 SJV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,923 mi
Last recorded109,923 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 SJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 109,923 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 109,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 103,802 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 May 2019 103,802 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 98,049 miles

both front brake discs have slight corrosion to inner faces

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

rear number plate,starting to delaminate

Pass 2 Apr 2017 87,283 miles

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

rear registration plate damaged but still readable

under shield damaged

under shields fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2017 87,283 miles

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

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

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

rear registration plate damaged but still readable

under shield damaged

under shields fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 76,940 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 76,940 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 13 Apr 2015 68,765 miles

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

N.S.R. wheel bearing noisy.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 68,765 miles

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

N.S.R. wheel bearing noisy.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 61,390 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2013 54,540 miles

rear number plate slightly worn but readable

Pass 20 Apr 2012 47,516 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 47,516 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 40,990 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 40,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 34,950 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,858 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 22,322 miles

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

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

both front tyres are down to 3mm

nail in offside rear tyre on the inner edge unable to repair

Fail 25 Apr 2007 16,826 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 16,826 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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MT04 SJV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MT04 SJV, 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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MT04 SJV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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