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SA04 DHH

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

79,136 mi
Last recorded79,136 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 DHH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2025 79,136 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2025 79,136 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 78,861 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 71,871 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 60,590 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 60,590 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 60,528 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 50,269 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 50,202 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 48,432 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 48,432 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 45,857 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 45,857 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 42,110 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2018 42,107 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2017 41,103 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit going bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2017 41,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit going bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 37,577 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges suggest steering GEO.

Offside Rear tyre beginning to crack and perish.

exhaust emissions only just met.

spare tyre flat.

Fail 28 Apr 2015 34,374 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

advise battery requires checking vehicle went flat during mot.

advise both front tyres wearing inner edges.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 34,374 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

advise battery requires checking vehicle went flat during mot.

advise both front tyres wearing inner edges.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 32,156 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 29,654 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2013 29,650 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2012 27,073 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner tread

washer pump leaking

Fail 28 Apr 2012 27,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner tread

washer pump leaking

Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,974 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 21,400 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 18,092 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 14,463 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 14,463 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 11,030 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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SA04 DHH is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 SA04 DHH, 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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SA04 DHH is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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