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SC04 UZY

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

59,481 mi
Last recorded59,481 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 UZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 59,481 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to underside and both outer sills

Fail 28 May 2025 59,481 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to underside and both outer sills

Pass 21 Nov 2023 56,816 miles

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

slight corrosion to underside and outer sills

Pass 27 Nov 2022 50,984 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 48,770 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 40,613 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 40,613 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 40,606 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 39,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 39,241 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 37,159 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 37,157 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

long deep splits in both front tyres

Pass 6 Oct 2017 35,348 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 35,348 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure upper bolt (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing lower bolt (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 31,999 miles

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

wheel trims fitted unable to check security or condition of wheel fixings

Fail 13 Oct 2016 31,999 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

wheel trims fitted unable to check security or condition of wheel fixings

Pass 12 Oct 2015 27,376 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 26,798 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 25,360 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 25,359 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

high level brake light inop

Pass 11 Jun 2013 23,513 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 21,815 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 19,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2010 16,274 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 14,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2008 11,102 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 8,723 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 UZY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 UZY, 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 UZY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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