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SB04 HLK

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,135 mi
Last recorded141,135 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 HLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 141,135 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 139,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 135,371 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 135,371 miles

Brake performance not tested all brakes not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2018 131,700 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 126,956 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 121,758 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 115,677 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 109,078 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 104,051 miles

Battery lose

Front brake disc and pads look worn

Rear n/s indicator faded

Rear n/s rear lamp damaged and water inside

Slight play o/s bottom ball joint

Fail 15 Jan 2014 104,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Battery lose

Rear n/s indicator faded

Rear n/s rear lamp damaged and water inside

Slight play o/s bottom ball joint

Pass 3 Jan 2013 98,281 miles

N/S headlamp , water inside of lens making beam pattern poor

Fail 3 Jan 2013 98,281 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S headlamp , water inside of lens making beam pattern poor

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 91,973 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 91,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 90,665 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 85,388 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 85,388 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 80,866 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 80,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 67,984 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 HLK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HLK, 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 HLK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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