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SC04 XBF

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,989 mi
Last recorded98,989 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 XBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 98,989 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 92,978 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 90,499 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 90,499 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 78,221 miles

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

both front discs worn and corroded

slight roughness in offside front upper top bearing

Fail 22 Sep 2011 78,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front discs worn and corroded

slight roughness in offside front upper top bearing

Pass 22 Sep 2010 60,990 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 47,172 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 38,889 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front discs corroded on insides

Pass 17 Sep 2008 38,889 miles

both front discs corroded on insides

Pass 19 Sep 2007 26,902 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 XBF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XBF, 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 XBF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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