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SB04 TGX

2004 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

66,495 mi
Last recorded66,495 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 TGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 66,495 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 66,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 66,427 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear brake flexi hose cracked/perished

Fail 27 May 2016 66,427 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear brake flexi hose cracked/perished

Pass 23 May 2015 65,846 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 65,846 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2014 62,180 miles

corrosion 2 x front brake discs

corrosion on brake pipes at abs pump

front exhaust mount broken and centre section corroded

rear exhaust blow

Fail 2 May 2014 62,178 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion 2 x front brake discs

corrosion on brake pipes at abs pump

front exhaust mount broken and centre section corroded

oil low,sump corroded and leaking

rear exhaust blow

Pass 1 Apr 2013 56,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sump porus

Fail 1 Apr 2013 56,979 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sump porus

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 16,950 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 46,076 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 46,075 miles

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

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 5 Apr 2010 39,871 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside 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)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2010 39,871 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside 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)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2009 33,119 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 33,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,516 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 26,516 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 21,203 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 TGX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 TGX, 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 TGX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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