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SA04 KAJ

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,726 mi
Last recorded81,726 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 81,726 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Wing damaged, sharp edges covered (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Product on windscreen not obstructing testers view

Pass 9 May 2017 77,950 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2017 77,950 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 74,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also damage outer tyre wall (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre signs of perishing

oil leak from sump

Pass 8 May 2015 70,571 miles

Oil leak

nails in tread o/s/r and n/s/r tyres

slight damage o/s/r inner wheel rim

Fail 8 May 2015 70,571 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

nails in tread o/s/r and n/s/r tyres

slight damage o/s/r inner wheel rim

Pass 3 May 2014 67,405 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 4 May 2013 63,722 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2013 63,722 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front radiator support pannel insecure (both mounting brackets insecure)

Pass 5 May 2012 60,636 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON EDGES ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

CENTRE SILENCER CORRODED.

CORROSION STARTING REAR CHASSIS.

ENGINE OIL LEAKS.

N/S/F WING REPEATER FLASHER LIGHT ASSEMBLY LOOSE.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R BRAKES BINDING ADVISE REPAIR ASAP.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2012 60,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON EDGES ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

CENTRE SILENCER CORRODED.

CORROSION STARTING REAR CHASSIS.

ENGINE OIL LEAKS.

N/S/F WING REPEATER FLASHER LIGHT ASSEMBLY LOOSE.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R BRAKES BINDING ADVISE REPAIR ASAP.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 57,311 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 57,311 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 51,143 miles

beam bender used to get flat beam pattern

Fail 13 May 2010 51,143 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,227 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 35,928 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 28,120 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 KAJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KAJ, 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 KAJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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