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SC04 XBJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,381 mi
Last recorded71,381 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 XBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 71,381 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 68,156 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 63,179 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 60,097 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 60,076 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 55,994 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 55,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 51,704 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,508 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 40,676 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 33,448 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 27,823 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 27,819 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 27,819 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XBJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XBJ, 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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What year was SC04 XBJ registered?

SC04 XBJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 August 2004.

Is SC04 XBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC04 XBJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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