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SA04 JHF

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

92,886 mi
Last recorded92,886 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 JHF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 92,886 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 92,886 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 85,261 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 85,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 79,024 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 78,945 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 73,680 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 73,680 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 68,358 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 68,358 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Feb 2014 60,472 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 60,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 37,773 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 37,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 37,771 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 35,619 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 35,619 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 33,048 miles

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

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link rubbers split at ball joints

Fail 20 Apr 2011 33,048 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link rubbers split at ball joints

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 30 Apr 2010 30,456 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 30,456 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 27,425 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 24,964 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 21,428 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 21,428 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 JHF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 JHF, 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 JHF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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