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SB04 HLF

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,739 mi
Last recorded86,739 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 HLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 86,739 miles

clutch is on its way out

Fail 31 Jul 2015 86,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

clutch is on its way out

hand brake is low on n/s

Pass 25 Jul 2014 81,620 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

both front tyres have slight wall damage

rear exhaust silencer very corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2014 81,620 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

both front tyres have slight wall damage

rear exhaust silencer very corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 77,770 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 77,769 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 69,180 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 61,921 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 61,921 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 43,771 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 30,123 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,614 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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SB04 HLF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SB04 HLF, 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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SB04 HLF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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