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SC04 UTX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,794 mi
Last recorded74,794 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 UTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 74,794 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 72,262 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 68,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 68,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 63,390 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 63,376 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 61,726 miles

oil leak at the sump

Pass 6 May 2021 60,277 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 57,782 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 54,277 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 51,875 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 49,326 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 44,117 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 39,705 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 35,758 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 35,758 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 32,637 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 28,279 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 26,367 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 26,367 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 25,250 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 25,250 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 21,472 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 16,233 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 16,233 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 12,293 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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SC04 UTX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SC04 UTX, 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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SC04 UTX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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