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SB04 LJN

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,211 mi
Last recorded30,211 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 LJN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 30,211 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 30,211 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 29,857 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 27,898 miles

exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust support bracket broken but system adequately supported

Pass 3 Mar 2017 26,756 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 24,893 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 23,349 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 21,315 miles

Exhaust corroded.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 19,835 miles

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2011 18,524 miles

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

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

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 31 Aug 2010 17,195 miles

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

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 Aug 2009 15,489 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s wiper blade split & poor clearing action

Pass 1 Sep 2008 13,788 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 11,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 11,755 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 10,981 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 LJN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LJN, 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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What year was SB04 LJN registered?

SB04 LJN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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