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SB04 KMV

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

90,646 mi
Last recorded90,646 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 KMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 90,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 90,643 miles

Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure lower mount broken/u/s ? (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. adjustment u/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 88,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit poor inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit poor inner edge// rear tyres signs of age minor splitting cracking-tread-sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 88,627 miles

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

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 Headlamp aim too low adjustment mechanism fault (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Front All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit poor inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit poor inner edge// rear tyres signs of age minor splitting cracking-tread-sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 82,954 miles

cooling fan siezed

Fail 20 Apr 2017 82,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

cooling fan siezed

Pass 26 Apr 2016 77,636 miles

Rear tyres perished.

Fail 26 Apr 2016 77,636 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 74,049 miles

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

Nearside rear brake slightly binding.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 74,049 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake slightly binding.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 73,956 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 14 May 2014 66,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 60,847 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 60,847 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 58,824 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 58,824 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 20 Apr 2011 47,225 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 47,225 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 37,466 miles

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

offside front track rod slightly worn

Fail 8 Mar 2010 37,466 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside front track rod slightly worn

Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,718 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 26,936 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 20,529 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 20,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 KMV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 KMV, 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 KMV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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