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SB04 YFA

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,839 mi
Last recorded57,839 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 YFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 57,839 miles

Front sub frame corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2017 47,466 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 29,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle + rear (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 May 2016 29,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle + rear (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 24,964 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 23,615 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 21,735 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 21,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 2012 19,080 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 18,561 miles

Oil leak

exhaust bracket broke at cat, still secure though

slight play in nearside droplink

Fail 30 Apr 2011 18,561 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust bracket broke at cat, still secure though

slight play in nearside droplink

Pass 28 Apr 2010 17,193 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2009 16,572 miles

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 7 May 2008 15,182 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 12,904 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 YFA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YFA, 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 YFA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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