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SB04 TGZ

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

32,039 mi
Last recorded32,039 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 TGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 32,039 miles

1856015

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 32,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

1856015

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 28,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 26,706 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 24,381 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 22,619 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 19,589 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 19,566 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 19,566 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 19,564 miles

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Fail 23 May 2016 19,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 22 May 2015 15,541 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 15,540 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 19,091 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 19,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

cracks inner wall n/r tyre

Pass 3 May 2013 18,404 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 16,555 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 15,372 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 13,491 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 11,657 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 11,657 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 10,136 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 10,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2007 7,604 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 TGZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TGZ, 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 TGZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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