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SB04 UEP

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,205 mi
Last recorded134,205 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 134,205 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 127,217 miles

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

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

interior mirror missing

Fail 11 Dec 2015 127,141 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 10 Dec 2014 120,185 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 116,221 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 116,221 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 101,791 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 101,791 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 87,675 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 87,675 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 73,361 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 73,361 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 57,919 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 57,919 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 48,514 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 48,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 37,019 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 33,370 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 UEP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UEP, 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 UEP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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